Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

Vol 26, Nov Suppl. Issue, 2020; Page No.(343-344)

IRON REMOVAL OF WATER BY USING DIFFERENT PARTS OF MUSA PARADISIACA

K. S. Beenakumari

Abstract

In the present study, different parts of Musa paradisiaca were used for the purification of polluted water. It is inexpensive and safe to use. Banana stem juice was more effective than banana peel powder and fresh banana stem in reducing iron content and to maintain pH value of the water to the drinking water specification.