Table 2 Characteristics of untreated and anaerobically treated distillery effluent [44]
From: Sugarcane biorefineries wastewater: bioremediation technologies for environmental sustainability
Parameters in mg/L but pH | Values of distillery effluent | anaerobically treated effluent quality |
|---|---|---|
pH | 3.0–4.5 | 7.5–8.0 |
BOD5 | 50,000–60,000 | 8000–10,000 |
COD | 110,000–190,000 | 45,000–52,000 |
Total solids | 110,000–190,000 | 70,000–75,000 |
Total volatile solids | 80,000–120,000 | 68,000–70,000 |
Total suspended solids | 13,000–15,000 | 38,000–42,000 |
Total dissolved solids | 90,000–150,000 | 30,000–32,000 |
Chloride | 8000–8500 | 7000–9000 |
Phenols | 8000–10,000 | 7000–8000 |
Sulfate | 7500–9000 | 3000–5000 |
Phosphate | 2500–2700 | 1500–1700 |
Total nitrogen | 5000–7000 | 4000–4200 |