Journal of Ecobiotechnology · 2017 · 13 citations · 9 references
EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesEnvironmental HealthWastewater TreatmentWater TreatmentEffluent TreatmentEnvironmental ContaminantsWastewater CharacterizationWastewater PollutionWater PollutionWater QualityChemical CharacteristicsEffluent ManagementIndustrial Effluent PollutionTextile Industry Water UseTextile Water UseTreated Effluent QualityWastewater Effluent QualityWaterborne Heavy Metals
<p>Present study perceives that textile dye effluents of Erode, Pallipalayam and Bhavani region have substantial volume of EC, pH, TDS, COD, BOD, Sodium Chloride, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and heavy metals. Results point out that irrespective of the source, effluent properties exceeded permissible limits by WHO/ FAO/Federal Environmental Protection Agency for irrigation. The textile industry consumes a mixture of chemicals and huge amount of water during the production process. About 200 L of water are used to produce 1 kg of textile. The textile effluent can cause several health infections like haemorrhage, ulceration of skin, nausea, skin irritation and dermatitis. <br /><br /></p>
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