Decolorization and toxicity of municipal waste by horseradish (Cochlearia armoracia)

AUTOR(ES)

Dellamatrice, Priscila Maria, Monteiro, Regina Teresa Rosim

FONTE

Química Nova

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2006-06

RESUMO

The Municipal Station of Americana, SP, Brazil, treats a volume of 400 l s-1 of effluent, of domestic and textile origin, and produces about 20 t of sludge per day. The plant horseradish, which contains high amount of peroxidases, was able to decolorize this effluent in 2 h and the solid waste in 2 days, at concentrations of 10 and 50%, respectively. However, there was an increase in the toxicity for the bioassays with Hydra attenuatta, Selenastrum capricornutum and lettuce seeds, indicating formation of more toxic substances. Since horseradish showed the ability to decolorize these residues, it can be used as pre-treatment resulting in a sludge of less complex composition.

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