Abstract:
The implementation of water resource management faces some variety of complex
problems in line with the increasing number of populations, accompanied by rapid social and
economic growth. On the other hand, population growth makes the increasing need of water for
various purposes and on the other hand it also creates exploitation of water resource. Water need
is increasing along with the population growth as well as the increasing people's living standard
and economic growth. The high population growth rate will also be followed by urban water
need hence a study of urban water quality is needed in the regency / city in South Kalimantan
Province. The water turbidity in PDAM intake in rainy season is higher than in dry season. Water
quality during dry season and rainy season can make good result after the water treatment in
PDAM, compared to water sample from the intake tested mainly on turbidity and salinity
component.
