THE EFFECT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT ON THE RIVERSIDE TO ITS ECOSYSTEM AND THE RISKS River has its own significant value for the human being. The role of river for human being cannot be denied and this has been proven through history that the early human settlements is located mainly nearby the river or lake. This is because the ease to access to basic resources such as water supply and food sources. Nevertheless, the settlements built nearby the river area is has its own implication and adverse impact on the ecosystem itself. There are a few of negative impacts of human settlement on the riverside such as unsystematic sewage management.. This problem has lead to various problems and the most significant is the water pollution. Unmanaged sewage is one of the contributors to the growth of bacteria Escheichia coli (E. coli). E.coli is a bacteria that comes from human sewage and the results also serve as biological a indicators of water pollution. If it has been more than the predetermined level, it will affect the aquatic life and when it is consumed by the humans such as fish, for example, it could be food poisoning if it is not cooked properly . Other symptoms such as cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever.especially to those who have low antibody system.
According to United States Environmental Agency (EPA). In some people, particularly children under 5 years of age and the elderly, the infection can also cause a complication called hemolytic uremic