The challenges and treatment of abattoir effluents: a South African perspective

South Africa's (SA's) water resources have been severely affected by the demand for meat products. The growing population has resulted in an increase in food production, increasing the number of abattoirs from 25 in 1988 to 420 in 2021. Organic matter is abundant in abattoir effluent, with...

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Main Authors: Mabatho Moreroa, Moses Basitere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2022-12-01
Series:Water Practice and Technology
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Online Access:http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/17/12/2598