Open AccessBioremediation of Industrial Wastewater: A Review
Author(s) -
Nishita Ojha,
Rama Karn,
Sadiqa Abbas,
Sonal Bhugra
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/796/1/012012
Subject(s) - bioremediation , wastewater , environmental science , pollutant , pollution , population , agriculture , industrialisation , water pollution , environmental engineering , waste management , environmental protection , contamination , biology , ecology , environmental health , engineering , medicine , economics , market economy
Water pollution is on the rise because of increased human population and activities, unsustainable agricultural practices, and rapid industrialization, and it is a major global concern. Therefore, there is a scarcity of clean water, which has been related to diseases like typhoid, diarrhea, cholera, jaundice, and others. Major contaminants include heavy metals, organic, and inorganic pollutants. The use of naturally occurring microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, or plants i.e., Bioremediation to treat polluted wastewater has proven to be effective and efficient. This article briefly discusses the impact of water pollution on the environment, as well as various strategies for removing it.