Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Using Orange Peels and Fish Scales: A Sustainable Adsorption Approach

Abstract

Water pollution is a growing environmental concern, and effective, low-cost treatment methods are essential for sustainable wastewater management. This study investigates the use of natural adsorbents—orange peels and fish scales—for treating wastewater from Sree Datta College. The primary objective is to reduce key pollutants such as alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids (TDS), and total suspended solids (TSS), while also eliminating potential pathogenic microorganisms.