Analisis Dampak dan Strategi Kebijakan Pengendalian Kontaminasi Escherichia coli pada Minuman Olahan di Universitas

Abstract

Ensuring safe and hygienic drinking water in universities is fundamental to protecting public health and maintaining institutional credibility as sustainable learning environments. One of the main risks to beverage safety in campus canteens is Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination, which serves as a key indicator of fecal pollution. This study does not involve laboratory testing but focuses on qualitative impact assessment and policy evaluation using a cost–benefit framework. The primary objectives are to identify the social, economic, and environmental implications of potential E. coli contamination, assess the preventive value of hygiene-based investment, and develop short-, medium-, and long-term policy strategies applicable to university governance. The analysis employed a SWOT framework and a Strategic Action Matrix to design practical, measurable, and sustainability-oriented implementation steps. The findings reveal that preventive measures such as ultraviolet disinfection, hygiene training for canteen staff, and regular water quality monitoring deliver substantial social and economic benefits compared to reactive responses. These interventions strengthen campus water governance, enhance student confidence in food safety, and support the institutional transformation toward a green campus.