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Wastewater treatment is essential for protecting environmental quality and ensuring public health safety. Conventional chemical coagulants used in wastewater treatment are often associated with high operational costs, sludge generation, and environmental concerns. In recent years, natural coagulants derived from agricultural waste materials have gained significant attention due to their eco-friendly, biodegradable, and cost-effective nature. This study evaluates the effectiveness of banana peel as a natural coagulant for wastewater treatment applications. Banana peel powder was prepared and utilized in laboratory-scale jar test experiments to analyze its ability to reduce turbidity, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) from wastewater samples. The effects of pH, coagulant dosage, and settling time on treatment efficiency were also investigated. Experimental observations revealed that banana peel powder effectively improved wastewater quality by removing suspended particles and organic pollutants. The study demonstrates that banana peel can serve as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical coagulants. The utilization of banana peel not only enhances wastewater treatment efficiency but also promotes agricultural waste management and sustainable environmental practices.