Diclofenac removal from the wastewater using activated sludge and analysis of multidrug resistant bacteria from the sludge.

Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory drug and has been frequently detected from the wastewater. In the present study, factors affecting diclofenac adsorption on sewage sludge was evaluated. At 1 mg/L initial diclofenac concentration, more than 80% diclofenac removal was achieved.