Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Paper

Vol 23, Issue 3, 2021; Page No.(511-515)

A REVIEW OF METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF LEAD FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATERS

KRITI BOHR, MISA, SHAKSHI SHUKLA AND SHASHANK GARG

Abstract

Lead is toxic for human’s health even in its minute form. It is necessary to remove lead from industrial wastewaters as the whole population depends on water for their survival and are facing many problems relating water pollution. Lead can cause serious health related issues starting from common problems like hallucinations and headache to severe concerns like infertility and miscarriages in women, and abnormal spermatogenesis in males. Lead not only effects humans but animals as well. There are certain standards for lead to be present in food and water which are set by government and if those standards are not followed then that food or water is dangerous for human consumption. In this review paper two different methods for treatment of lead are described. These methods are elaborated with their mechanism, working principle along with their advantages and disadvantages. The main prominence has been given on the utilization of eco-friendly and the most effective way for amendments required for the removal of lead contaminants from wastewater.