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Treatment of Wastewater with Phytoremediation Using Water Hyacinth—A Review
The environment faces a growing threat from wastewater pollution, and traditional treatment techniques, such as chemical precipitation fail to provide long-term solutions as they merely transfer contaminants to sludge residue that ends up in landfills. However, water hyacinth, despite being a toxic species that can cause clogging in waterways, can be harnessed in line with sustainable development principles to effectively treat certain industrial wastes. Water hyacinth possesses the unique ability to naturally absorb toxic substances like lead, mercury, strontium-90, and other carcinogenic compounds, often present in concentrations thousands of times higher than those found in natural water sources. By utilizing the roots of water hyacinths, these pollutants can be effectively removed, offering a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment for both industrial and sewage water. The roots of water hyacinth create an environment conducive to the growth of aerobic bacteria, which aids in the elimination of various contaminants from water. This natural process enhances the water purification process, augmenting existing wastewater treatment procedures. Consequently, this paper provides a review of the efficacy of water hyacinths in removing pollutants from wastewater. In summary, water hyacinth demonstrates its potential as a valuable tool in wastewater treatment. Despite its invasive tendencies, when managed appropriately, water hyacinth can effectively remove pollutants from industrial and sewage water, contributing to sustainable water purification practices. This paper aims to explore and evaluate the effectiveness of water hyacinth in wastewater treatment as an eco-friendly solution for addressing the growing issue of water pollution.
Treatment of Wastewater with Phytoremediation Using Water Hyacinth—A Review
The environment faces a growing threat from wastewater pollution, and traditional treatment techniques, such as chemical precipitation fail to provide long-term solutions as they merely transfer contaminants to sludge residue that ends up in landfills. However, water hyacinth, despite being a toxic species that can cause clogging in waterways, can be harnessed in line with sustainable development principles to effectively treat certain industrial wastes. Water hyacinth possesses the unique ability to naturally absorb toxic substances like lead, mercury, strontium-90, and other carcinogenic compounds, often present in concentrations thousands of times higher than those found in natural water sources. By utilizing the roots of water hyacinths, these pollutants can be effectively removed, offering a sustainable approach to wastewater treatment for both industrial and sewage water. The roots of water hyacinth create an environment conducive to the growth of aerobic bacteria, which aids in the elimination of various contaminants from water. This natural process enhances the water purification process, augmenting existing wastewater treatment procedures. Consequently, this paper provides a review of the efficacy of water hyacinths in removing pollutants from wastewater. In summary, water hyacinth demonstrates its potential as a valuable tool in wastewater treatment. Despite its invasive tendencies, when managed appropriately, water hyacinth can effectively remove pollutants from industrial and sewage water, contributing to sustainable water purification practices. This paper aims to explore and evaluate the effectiveness of water hyacinth in wastewater treatment as an eco-friendly solution for addressing the growing issue of water pollution.
Treatment of Wastewater with Phytoremediation Using Water Hyacinth—A Review
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Reddy, Krishna R. (editor) / Ravichandran, P. T. (editor) / Ayothiraman, R. (editor) / Joseph, Anil (editor) / Bindal, Niharika (author) / Ramesh, S. (author)
International Conference on Civil Engineering Innovative Development in Engineering Advances ; 2023 ; Kattankulathur, India
2024-01-31
13 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Effectiveness of Domestic Wastewater Treatment Using a Bio-Hedge Water Hyacinth Wetland System
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