The treatment of industrial effluents with high salinity and organic contents

Abstract Particularly problematic industrial effluents are those which contain high concentrations of both inorganic salts and organics. Some advanced technologies with their limitations are described. A few examples of the application of some membrane processes are given to demonstrate their potential use in the treatment of effluents from industries such as maize starch milling, tanneries, both sulphite and soda pulp mills, and a cotton textile factory.