This research is entitled The Effectiveness of the DIY Regional Regulation
concerning Wastewater Quality Standards in Controlling Water Pollution due to the
batik industrial waste in Kulon Progo Regency. This research describes and
examines (1) How the effectiveness of the DIY Regional Regulation in controlling
water pollution due to batik industrial waste in Kulon Progo Regency, and (2) what
obstacles are faced in controlling water pollution that occurs due to batik industrial
waste in Kulon Progo Regency. This research is an empirical legal research. Data
collection techniques are carried out directly from sources and respondents through
interviews and literature study. The results of this study are that the DIY Regional
Regulation on waste water quality standards has been effective in terms of
controlling water pollution due to batik industrial waste, because it has been able to
reduce pollution that occurs due to the batik industry, but the need for supervision
by related agencies of batik industrial activities so as not to cause pollution. water.
The constraints found incontrolling water pollution are the lack of awareness of
batik industry players about the impact of waste hazards on the environment, low
public participation in waste complaints, the very expensive cost of making IPAL,
and the absence of strict sanctions for violations. It is recommended that the
Environmental Service and related agencies need to take counseling and
supervision of batik industry entrepreneurs in Kulon Progo Regency, encourage
industry players to build a joint IPAL, the Government needs to increase firmness
in implementing strict regulations and sanctions, so that violations of waste
pollution can be reduced .