The sampling was carried out by filtration of the water sample using 0.45 mm Whatman GF/C filter papers followed by standard autoclaving sterilization before the treatment process.
The batch treatment for phytoremediation was conducted using six different inoculations, i.e. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and60 (v/v) of Chlorella sp. with a total experimental volume of 2 L.
Each treatment was carried out in triplicates with an experimental
period of 14 days