Abstract
Paint is a liquid mixture of pigments, binders, solvents, and additives used for decorative, protective, and functional purposes. It forms a solid film upon drying or curing, providing color, protection against corrosion, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of structures. However, paint manufacturing plants produce waste with high concentrations of ions, organic debris, high Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), biological oxygen demand, turbidity, suspended solids, and heavy metals, which are harmful to the environment. Wastewater is a significant challenge for urban authorities and industries today. The study highlights the estimation of wastewater generated and the pollutants arrangement adopted by city authorities, suggesting long-term recommendations for proper waste management in Kampala. The majority of water used in paint production comes from municipal public supply, followed by well and surface water sources. Around 70% of the total water is discharged untreated, with 25% not discharged but disposed off by evaporation or other methods. Most of the water generated in paint production comes from cleaning equipment used in water-based paint production, which contains high levels of pollutants that pose significant environmental risks when inadequately treated. Keywords: Paint production, Wastewater, Global company, Namanve Industrial Area, Environmental risks
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