Industrial Management of Wastewater in Textile Industry: A Brief Review
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https://doi.org/10.15282/ijim.19.4.2025.13596Keywords:
Industrial Waste, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Textile Industrial, Industrial Management SystemAbstract
The Malaysian textile industry is experiencing rapid development as a result of increased local demand, a robust export market, government backing, e-commerce expansion, and the expanding impact of social media. However, the industry also produces a significant amount of harmful wastewater, thus raising wastewater management as an environmental concern. The purpose of this review paper was to explore the industrial management of textile wastewater, including wastewater characteristics, treatment options, and sustainability initiatives. It analysed the present state of water sources in Malaysia, specifically focusing on the impact of wastewater from the textile industry. This was followed by a discussion of the trends in Malaysia's textile industry, the issues concerning the wastewater generated by this sector, and the use of industrial engineering and management in wastewater treatment. This concise review provides valuable information regarding future studies in wastewater treatment, with a specific focus on textile wastewater. Effective water resource management is crucial for ensuring sustainable industrial growth. Industrial management is an ongoing process that entails overseeing and coordinating all aspects of an organisation's production and operations.
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