Methodology for the electrochemical decomposition of imazethapyr using Ti/SnO2-Sb2O5/PbO2 anode in Na2SO4 medium is suggested in this paper. The electrolysis reaction conditions were optimized. The process of electrochemical decomposition was monitored by ultra-violet spectrophotometry and CODCr method. The electrochemical decomposition mechanism of imazethapyr was studied primarily by UV-VIS spectrophotometry. The effectiveness of the electrochemical pretreatment was proved by the comparative aerobic biological treatment test based on the activated sludge process.
