The purpose of this study was to modify the sludge from DWTP as a low-cost adsorbent for adsorption of phosphate in wastewater. The absorption performance of MS was examined, and the removal mechanisms were elucidated. The finding of this study is helpful for further development of a low-cost adsorbent based on sludge from DWTP to remove P in wastewater and offers a solution reduce water treatment sludge production and disposal fees also. | Phosphate removal from aqueous solution by using modified sludge from water treatment plant