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Characterization of seafood processing wastewater: Processing procedures and physicochemical variability.

Alexandra Katsara¹, Neil E Coughlan¹, Marcel A K Jansen¹

¹School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Research Institute University College Cork, Ireland.

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Seafood processing wastewater (SPW) is classified into five stages based on processing operations. Stage 3 wastewater has the highest pollutant load, requiring targeted treatment for environmental protection and resource recovery.

Keywords:

Circular economy Resource recovery Seafood processing wastewater Wastewater treatment

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Water Treatment Engineering
Industrial Wastewater Management

Background:

Seafood processing generates substantial wastewater with high organic matter, nutrient, and salt content.
Discharge limits are frequently exceeded, posing significant environmental risks.
Existing reviews lack a standardized framework linking processing steps to specific pollutant profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel five-stage classification for seafood processing wastewater (SPW).
To establish a clear correlation between processing operations and wastewater pollutant characteristics.
To address the need for a detailed framework for understanding pollutant load variations.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive review of seafood processing operations and their associated wastewater characteristics.
Development of a five-stage classification system: initial washings (stage 1), filleting (stage 2), cooking/canning (stage 3), final washings (stage 4), and combined discharge (stage 5).
Analysis of pollutant profiles, including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN), total ammonia nitrogen (TAN), total phosphorus (TP), and oils, across the defined stages.

Main Results:

Stage 3 wastewater exhibited the highest concentrations of BOD, COD, TN, TAN, TP, and oils.
Stage 2 wastewater also presented significant pollutant loads.
Stages 1 and 4 wastewater generally contained lower pollutant concentrations.

Conclusions:

The proposed five-stage classification provides a standardized framework for understanding SPW pollutant variations.
This categorization facilitates the identification of critical control points for effective wastewater management.
Stage-specific treatment strategies and circular economy interventions (e.g., resource recovery) are essential for improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.