Exploring the Potential of Green Microalgae-Based Phycoremediation Treated Wastewater for Sustainable Concrete Production

Table 10

Comparison between various parameters of water with reference to acceptable range for drinking water as per IS 10500:2012.

Parameter	Acceptable range for drinking water (IS 10500:2012)	Freshwater (mg/l)	Sewage treatment plant water (mg/l)	Algae-treated water (mg/l)
pH	6.5–8.5	7.2	7.6	8.2
Alkalinity	200 mg/l (as CaCO3)	138	180	248
Acidity	30 mg/l (as CaCO3)	4	32	28
Chlorides	250 mg/l	94	94	78.97
Total hardness	300 mg/l (as CaCO3)	240	280	295
Total suspended solids	10 mg/l	5	10	15