Table 1.
Microbiological and chemical analysis of pre- and post-treated wastewater used in this study
| Parameter | Pre-treated | Post-treated |
|---|---|---|
| Total viable count (cells/ml) | 3.4 × 107 | 3.5 × 106 |
| Total coliforms | 5.6 × 105 | 5.3 × 104 |
| Most probable number (MPN) | 1.1 × 108 | 2.9 × 107 |
| BOD | 723.0 | 73.0 |
| COD | 290.0 | 30.0 |
| TSS | 544.8 | 17.8 |
| pH | 6.3 | 7.2 |
COD chemical oxygen demand, BOD biological oxygen demand, TSS total suspended solid