Karakteristik limbah dan dampak kesehatan bagi pembatik Lendah, Kulon Progo

Synthetic batik coloring often uses heavy metals element such as lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), silica (Si), and hydrochloric acid (HCl). The exposure of heavy metals in long period results in health impair on the artisans and eventually harming the environment. The purpose of this research is to analyze the waste characteristics and health impact towards the artisans in the Lendah, Kulon Progo. Seventy-six batik artisan, consisting of 37 from SB, 20 from FA, and 19 from SA, underwent 5 ml blood sampling. The samples were used to determine their hemoglobin (Hb) level, packed cell volume (PCV), blood sugar, total cholesterol. Blood plasma and wastewater were examined for Pb and Cr by the inductively coupled plasma (ICP) method; Si with atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS); and Cl- with spectrophotometry. Respondents conducted health checks and interviews about knowledge of the impact of waste and disease complaints experienced using a questionnaire. Cognitive disorders were examined based on a mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score test and a diabetic neuropathy symptom (DNS) scoring system. The results obtained were analyzed by analysis of variance and t-test, the relationship of Pb and Cr with cognitive disorders performed a correlation test, total cholesterol levels and blood sugar were analyzed descriptively. There is no difference in knowledge about waste in batik makers in SB, FA, and SA. The level of Pb, Cr, and Cl - within the three production centers show no significant difference (p>0,05), whilst Si level shows significant difference (p 0.05). Normal cholesterol levels (<200mg/dL) in batik artisan, between 70.0-80.5%, while normal blood glucose levels (<200 mg/dL), obtained between 85.0-95.1%. Si levels in all three production centers’ waste shows significant difference. The most frequent complaint was back pain and dizziness. There is no correlation caused by Pb and Cr levels toward cognitive impairing.  Cholesterol concentrations tend to be high.