Comparison of bioindicator eukaryotes of activated sludge biocenoses on two water-treatment plants: a case study

Authors

  • Farida Y. Achmadulina
  • Rustem K. Zakirov
  • Elena S. Balymova
  • Vera Denisova
  • Taťjána Brovdyová
  • Josef Trögl
  • Martin Neruda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1515/nbec-2017-0008

Keywords:

Activated sludge, Sludge microbial communities, Waste-water treatment plant, Biodiversity index

Abstract

Activated sludge biocenoses were compared on waste-water treatment plants in the city of Kazan, Russian Federation and the city of Teplice, Czech Republic. Based on Palia-Kovnatski index, Acanthamoeba in Kazan, Epistylis in Teplice, and Acanthamoeba and Centropyxis were dominant genera in both plants. The major subdominant generas identified were Arcella, Opercularia and Aspidisca. This indicates high nitrification ability, high water purification potential and matured activated sludge. Chemical composition of the waste-water was identified as the main factor determining the sludge biocenoses diversity. Higher sludge biodiversity (Shannon, Margalef, and Sorensen indexes) was found in Kazan corresponding to more concentrated inflow water.

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Published

2017-08-01

How to Cite

Achmadulina, F. Y. ., Zakirov, . R. K. ., Balymova, . E. S. ., Denisova, V. ., Brovdyová, T. ., Trögl, J. ., & Neruda, M. . (2017). Comparison of bioindicator eukaryotes of activated sludge biocenoses on two water-treatment plants: a case study. Nova Biotechnologica Et Chimica, 16(1), 54–60. https://doi.org/10.1515/nbec-2017-0008

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Research Articles

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