Study of The Influence of Air Quality Index on Community Comfort in The Penggilingan Area, Cakung, East Jakarta

Abstract

The Penggilingan area, Cakung, East Jakarta, is a fast industrial growth area, this area is a center of industrial activity and distribution channels, attracting a large population to live and work in the surrounding area. Air pollution in the Penggilingan Area, Cakung, is caused by various factors, including emissions produced by industry, motorized vehicles and combustion activities. Community comfort is the main concern. Poor air quality can harm physical health, but it can also affect people's thermal comfort and psychological well-being. The Air Comfort Index (THI) is an important part of evaluating people's thermal comfort. This research aims to examine the relationship between air conditions, temperature and people's perception of comfort in the Penggilingan Area. This research was conducted in Penggilingan Village, Cakung District, East Jakarta City. This research was conducted during the period 15 April - 23 April 2024. The data analysis used in this research was qualitative analysis and qualitative descriptive. 67% of the air comfort index in the study area is uncomfortable, the remaining 33% is partly uncomfortable. The air quality index is in the range 107-164. The air quality index for the vulnerable has been included in the unhealthy air quality category for sensitive groups, and the unhealthy category. The air quality index and air comfort index affect the activities and health of people who live and work in the Penggilangan area, Cakung, East Jakarta.