Use of “Dendrocalamus latiflorus” bamboo as a support layer in anaerobic filter to remove BOD and COD in sanitary effluent treatment

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.317472426029

• Palavras-chave: Effluent treatment, BOD and COD removal, Anaerobic Filter, Support Layer, Bamboo

• Keywords: Effluent treatment, BOD and COD removal, Anaerobic Filter, Support Layer, Bamboo

• Abstract:

  The results of BOD and COD removal in an anaerobic filter using bamboo are presented and discussed in this work. The study was carried out in a full-scale Sewage Treatment Plant. The Station is equipped with a Septic Tank combined with an Anaerobic Filter. A bamboo support layer was developed on the filter to form biofilm for the development of bacteria. The evaluation was carried out over a period of 12 months and with the new support layer, the Sewage Treatment Plant achieved efficiency in the removal of BOD and COD, respectively 94.92% and 95.12%.