Enhancement of Biodegradation of Palm Oil Mill Effluents by Local Isolated Microorganisms

Table 1

Chemical characteristics of palm oil mill effluent (POME) used in this study.

Parameter	Concentration (mg/L)
Biochemical oxygen demand	(BOD) 23,400–52,100
Chemical oxygen demand	(COD) 80,100–95,000
Total carbohydrate	17,000–19,000
Total nitrogen	850–930
Ammonium nitrogen	24–31
Total phosphorus	96–120
Phosphate	15.2–20.6
Oil	8,500–11,000
Total solids	36,000–43,000
Suspended solids (SS)	9,400–12,500
Ash	4,200–4,600