TECHNOLOGY AND EFFICIENCY OF BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF POULTRY WASTEWATER USING THE AQUATIC MACROPHYTE AZOLLA CAROLINIANA

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7 Fevral 2026

Main language:Uzbek

TECHNOLOGY AND EFFICIENCY OF BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF POULTRY WASTEWATER USING THE AQUATIC MACROPHYTE AZOLLA CAROLINIANA

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Abstract. Introduction. The increasing volume of wastewater and solid waste generated by poultry farms, along with the presence of high concentrations of organic matter, ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, fats, feed residues, and microorganisms, poses a serious threat to water resources and the environment, highlighting the scientific relevance of this issue. Methods and Materials. In this study, wastewater samples collected from a poultry production facility in Tashkent region were selected as the main research object. The concentrations of pollutants (organic compounds, ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, and others) were analyzed under laboratory conditions using standard analytical methods. Results. The results demonstrate that the aquatic plant Azolla caroliniana is capable of reducing ammonia, nitrate, and phosphate concentrations in wastewater by up to 80%, as well as lowering biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) by 75–80%. During the biological treatment process, Azolla releases oxygen through photosynthesis, thereby enhancing the activity of aerobic bacteria and contributing to the restoration of natural aquatic balance. Conclusion. The Azolla biomass produced during wastewater treatment can be reused as biofertilizer (vermicompost) or as a feed supplement. This method is environmentally safe, economically efficient, and highly suitable for application under the conditions of Uzbekistan.

AUTHORS

D.Mirzayeva

Islom Karimov nomidagi Toshkent davlat texnika universiteti

X.Sagdiyev

Qarshi davlat texnika universiteti

M.Razikova

Islom Karimov nomidagi Toshkent davlat texnika universiteti

O.Sabirova

Islom Karimov nomidagi Toshkent davlat texnika universiteti

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https://eroi.uz/11.0032/A0226-0003

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