JEAN MARTALLA GRADE XI-BRENNER

PHOEBE LE ANN O. LIM

Title: "Utilization of Coconut Midrib and Rice Husk in Removing Fecal

Coliform in Wastewater"

Authors:
A. Cornelio, H. Gumapon, N. Zamoras, S. Dulfo, X. Reganion, M. Barbaso, L. Paras

Objectives of the study:

The study aimed to determine the efficiency of different concentrations of
coconut midrib and rice husk absorbents in removing fecal coliform from
wastewater, focusing on parameters such as absorption capacity and
removal rate.

Statistical Tools used:

The study utilized a post-test-only design and employed mean and one-way
ANOVA for data analysis.

Findings of the study:

The results indicated that Treatment B had the lowest mean absorption
capacity, while Treatment C had the highest. Treatment B had the lowest
mean removal rate, whereas Treatment C showed the greatest. The
absorption capacity and removal rate with the sorbent ratio showed a
strong correlation, indicating that in Treatments A and B, the 50:50 ratio
had a higher capacity to remove fecal coliform than the 100 ratios.
Cite the Strengths and the areas of improvement of the study

Strengths of the study:

By investigating environmentally friendly water treatment options, the
study tackles a significant environmental issue.
The use of rice husk and coconut midrib as absorbents offers an economical
and sustainable method. The research utilized statistical analysis to assess
the effectiveness of various treatments, offering numerical proof to bolster
the conclusions.

Areas of improvement:
The methodology section might benefit from improved clarity and structure
to facilitate a better comprehension of the experimental procedures. A
more thorough explanation of the experimental setup's constraints and
possible sources of bias would be beneficial for the study. Suggestions for
further research could be broadened to cover ideas for enhancing
experimental setups and looking at other factors influencing the
elimination of fecal coliform.

Appropriateness of statistical tests:

The use of mean and one-way ANOVA for data analysis appears appropriate
given the study's objectives and experimental design. These statistical tools
allow for comparisons between multiple treatments and provide insights
into the effectiveness of different absorbent materials in removing fecal
coliform from wastewater. All things considered, the study offers insightful
information about the possible application of rice husk and coconut midrib
for wastewater treatment. However, the study's influence and the progress
of knowledge in this subject could be further enhanced by making
modifications to the experimental design, data presentation, and discussion
of results