Abstract
A review of progress in the treatment of wastewater
from slaughterhouses is presented. Significant progress
in issues such as nutrient removal and high-rate anaerobic
treatment are highlighted. Nevertheless, few data
concerning waste minimisation and source reduction
in slaughterhouses, which offers the most cost-effective
route to waste management in the industry, exist. The
information presented enables a better understanding
of the problems encountered with the effluent from the
industry and common pitfalls with its treatment.
Key words: Slaughterhouse wastewater, wastewater
treatment, minimisation, nutrients.