Table 2.
Physicochemical parameters of the environmental water samples
| Sample | pH | TDS (mg/L) | Conductivity (µS) | Salinity (0/00) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWW | 8.8 | 232 | 485 | 0.2 |
| RW | 7.5 | 2160 | 4240 | 2.2 |
| PIW1 | 6.8 | 209 | 441 | 0.2 |
| PIW2 | 6.4 | 315 | 656 | 0.3 |
| AASTP | 7.4 | 543 | 1128 | 0.5 |
HWW hospital wastewater, RW river water, PIW pharmaceutical industry waste, AASTP Addis Ababa Sewerage Treatment Plant