Tratamiento avanzado del agua: Evaluación de la remoción de materia orgánica en el tratamiento de aguas residuales industriales provenientes de matadero a partir de lagunas de estabilización anaerobias.

Abstract

In developing countries, including Colombia, organic discharges from slaughterhouse activity generate a considerable amount of wastewater rich in proteins, lipids, fibers, and carbohydrates; In addition to high levels of pollution in important water sources. This situation is especially difficult where technical and economic limitations do not allow the implementation of complex environmental management measures that solve the problem definitively. Numerous technologies such as electrocoagulation, membrane separation, advanced oxidation, physical-chemical processes, and biological treatment have been implemented to reduce health effects and environmental impacts. However, it is intended to provide extensive information on the biological (anaerobic) treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater specifically stabilization ponds. The advantages of anaerobic treatment are: Excellent elimination of organic matter, low sludge production, low energy requirement, and considerable biogas production. However, the selection of a particular technology depends on the characteristics of the wastewater, the available technology, and compliance with the regulations.