New treatment for sulfide-laden tannery waste

Journal Article · Tue Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1984 · Agric. Res.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7121174

Berberich, S

A new treatment for tannery wastes containing toxic sulfide has been developed using anaerobic microorganisms that thrive alongside sulfide compounds. The new system, using an anaerobic reactor, transforms sulfide-laden tannery wastes into inert matter, methane, and material (including sulfide) readily digested in an aerobic polishing step. An industrial scale-up of the anaerobic reactor could digest between 60-70% of tannery pollutants. The new treatment offers leather tanneries and other industries that generate high-sulfide waste a cheaper way to meet federal water pollution guidelines.

• OSTI ID: 7121174
• Journal Information: Agric. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Res.; (United States) Vol. 32:6; ISSN AGREA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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