| Abstract: |
Industrial effluent discharge poses significant environmental challenges, necessitating comprehensive treatment strategies and rigorous physico-chemical analysis. This empirical investigation examines industrial effluent treatment effectiveness in Jabalpur District, focusing on key parameters including pH, BOD, COD, TDS, TSS, and removal efficiency. The study employed systematic sampling and laboratory analysis of effluents from various industrial sources including textile, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. Water quality parameters were analyzed using standard APHA methods and compared against CPCB guidelines. Results indicate that untreated industrial effluents significantly exceed permissible limits, with BOD ranging from 180-4526 mg/L, COD from 250-16843 mg/L, and TSS from 100-948 mg/L. Treatment systems demonstrated variable efficiency: biological treatment achieved 80-98.9% BOD removal, 70-97.3% COD reduction, and 75-98.7% TSS elimination. Chemical precipitation and membrane bioreactor systems showed superior performance with removal efficiencies exceeding 90% for most parameters. The study reveals that integrated treatment approaches combining physico-chemical and biological processes achieve optimal results. Statistical analysis confirms strong correlations between treatment methodology and pollutant removal efficiency (R² > 0.97). The research emphasizes the critical need for proper industrial effluent management and recommends implementation of advanced treatment technologies for sustainable environmental protection in industrial zones. |
