Abstract
The progress made by pharmaceutical industries in recent decades have led to significant increase in economic growth. However, the wastes generated are linked to the degeneration of the quality of soils and water bodies. Several bioremediation strategies are being explored and proposed for the treatment of pharmaceutical waste water due to the limits of chemical methods in handling resistant xenobiotics. Many bacteria, algae, fungi and plant species have displayed promising bioremediation potential in removing drug residues from pharmaceutical effluents. To develop cost-effective and long-term treatment approaches, however, more research is required. The complete removal of pharmaceutical compounds from waste waters will encourage the industry to reuse water and help meet the world's growing demand for clean and safe drinking water. In this chapter, an overview of the characteristics of pharmaceutical wastewater is provided. Also, the various bioremediation measures currently in place or studied for eliminating pharmaceutical contaminants are reviewed.
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