The investigation of alternate filtering materials has been prompted by the growing need for affordable and efficient wastewater treatment technologies. The effectiveness of a four-layer textile filtering system for wastewater treatment without the incorporation of a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) is examined in this work. The capacity of several textile materials to eliminate chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) was evaluated. This study aimed to determine the efficiency of textile filtration in reducing organic pollutants and assess its potential as a sustainable wastewater treatment solution. The findings show that although the filter unit significantly reduced the levels of pollutants, the removal efficiencies were somewhat lower than those of filtration systems with SBR integration. However, the system demonstrated consistent performance over time, suggesting that textile filtration can be a viable option for long-term wastewater treatment. The use of activated carbon-coated textiles further improved pollutant removal, particularly for COD reduction, indicating the potential for material optimization. According to the results, textile-based filtration could be a good substitute for decentralized wastewater treatment, especially in places without sophisticated treatment facilities. This approach is particularly beneficial in rural and peri-urban areas where conventional wastewater treatment plants are not feasible due to high installation and operational costs. Additionally, the modular nature of the textile filtration system allows for scalability, making it adaptable for varying wastewater loads. Future research should focus on optimizing textile material composition, increasing retention time, and integrating additional treatment stages such as adsorption and biological processes to enhance efficiency. Overall, this study highlights the potential of textile-based filtration as an affordable and effective wastewater treatment alternative. With further improvements and proper implementation, this method could contribute significantly to sustainable water management and environmental protection.
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Wastewater Treatment, Textile Filtration, BOD Removal, COD Removal, Decentralized Treatment
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Rahman, M. R., Rofi, M. R. I., Mamun, M. M., Paul, G., Islam, A., et al. (2025). Evaluation of a Four-Layer Textile-Based Filtration System for Wastewater Treatment. American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, 9(1), 36-42. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajese.20250901.14
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Rahman, M. R.; Rofi, M. R. I.; Mamun, M. M.; Paul, G.; Islam, A., et al. Evaluation of a Four-Layer Textile-Based Filtration System for Wastewater Treatment. Am. J. Environ. Sci. Eng. 2025, 9(1), 36-42. doi: 10.11648/j.ajese.20250901.14
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Rahman MR, Rofi MRI, Mamun MM, Paul G, Islam A, et al. Evaluation of a Four-Layer Textile-Based Filtration System for Wastewater Treatment. Am J Environ Sci Eng. 2025;9(1):36-42. doi: 10.11648/j.ajese.20250901.14
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