Table 2.
Heavy metals concentration in wastewater treatment effluent and compare with different standards.
| Parameter | Units | Effluent | Iran Standards for agricultural use | EPA Standards for agricultural use | WHO Standards for agricultural use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ni | µg/L | 184±96 | 2000 | 200 | 200 |
| Pb | µg/L | 402±80 | 1000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Cu | µg/L | 50±62 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Cr | µg/L | 98±12 | 1000 | 100 | 100 |