ABSTRACT POME has a high COD, BOD, and TSS of 28.363 mg/L; 6.089 mg/L; and 6.337 mg/L. Untreated POME can damage aquatic ecosystems. The content of lignin and organic compounds in POME makes it difficult to biodegrade. To increase biodegradability, pretreatment with the ozonation process can be used. Ozonation uses ozone gas (O3) in the decomposition of lignin and organic compounds. Ozona…