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September 10, 2025Applied Water ScienceOpen Access

Bioremediation of cadmium polluted water using a novel indigenous bacteria Bacillus albus Isolated from Tempe Lake, Indonesia

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Bacillus albus significantly reduced cadmium concentration by 68.93% in laboratory conditions.
Heavy metal cadmium levels in Tempe Lake exceeded water quality standards, highlighting pollution concerns.
Bacterial identification involved 16S rDNA sequencing, confirming the isolate as Bacillus albus.
The study reveals potential for using native bacteria in bioremediation, but field applications remain untested.

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Research shows that indigenous bacteria can reduce cadmium levels in contaminated water, suggesting bioremediation potential.

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