Evaluation of wastewater treatment using Lemon peels and tulsi leaf powders as Natural coagulants

Abstract

Water is not only required for the survival of life, but it is also essential as it contributes to the survival of living life. As time passes people started to over-utilize the water for their survival. Many research work carried out on water quality testing parameters mentioned that excessive use of chemicals in water treatment causes cancers, tumors,and allergic disorders. Hence to overcome these problems use of natural coagulants is like such as banana peels and tulsi leaf were used to treat wastewater followed by the coagulation and flocculation process. Various dosages of lemon and tulsi powders were added to treat wastewater. This research work shows that it can remove pollutants present. The optimum dosage for lemon peel and tulsi leaf powder was found to be 5g/L of water with a contact time of 30 minutes.