Research Article

Adsorption Phenomenon of Arundinaria alpina Stem-Based Activated Carbon for the Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solution

Table 3

Real paint industry wastewater (untreated and treated) characteristics.

ParametersUnitUntreated wastewaterTreated wastewater

pHpH unit5.56.5
TurbidityNUT25510
BOD5mg L−117125
CODmg L−12402150
TSSmg L−1619138
Pb (II)ppm2.990.428