Influence of Rainfall and Spatial Temporal Distribution Analysis of Total Suspended Solid in Laut Tawar Lake

Abstract

Abstract Total Suspended Solid (TSS) is a solid particle suspended in the water column of organic and inorganic materials, sized more than two micrometers. The high concentration of TSS in the waters causes a decrease in water clarity and potentially reduces dissolved oxygen that can threaten the life of aquatic biota. This study aims to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of TSS and analyze the influence of rainfall on TSS in Laut Tawar Lake waters. The lake TSS ranged from 44 – 91 mg/L with an average of 68.67 ± 11.23 mg/L. Spatially TSS ranged from 63.17 - 73.67 mg/L and temporally ranged from 51.14 - 81.43 mg/L. The distribution of TSS was not spatially different because the lake waters are perfectly agitated. The difference in TSS was obtained temporally due to the influence of rainfall. The catchment area can be eroded by only 100 mm of rain/month. It leads to high production of TSS loading into the lake waters. It was indicated by the difference in TSS of Dry Months with TSS of Wet and Moist Months. The determinant coefficient of influence of rainfall on the TSS concentration of the lake waters is 0.62.