Table 1 Characteristics of raw, inoculum, and influent wastewater (mean ± SD)
Parameters | Raw wastewater | Inoculant | Inoculum |
|---|---|---|---|
pH (−) | 7.51 ± 0.07 | 6.43 ± 0.06 | 6.97 ± 0.03 |
Total alkalinity (mg/L as CaCO3) | 35 ± 21 | 144 ± 15 | 130 ± 42 |
Total solid (mg/L) | 158 ± 29 | 3277 ± 416 | 2894 ± 83 |
Volatile solid (mg/L) | 366 ± 59 | 1559 ± 211 | 1347 ± 60 |
Total COD (mg/L) | 755 ± 160 | 9760 ± 551 | 5782 ± 50 |
Ammonia-N (mg/L) | 35 ± 9 | 272 ± 41 | 168 ± 21 |
Total phosphorus (mg/L) | 9 ± 3 | 31 ± 11 | 17 ± 5 |