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During the TNT production process, raw product includes about 4.5% of asymmetric TNT isomers. In order to use TNT for military purposes, TNT asymmetric isomers should be removed. Purification of crude TNT is done by selite (15% solution of sodium sulfite). Because of its color, the term red-water is used for this wastewater. Different methods including incineration, microorganisms, conversion of sulfone group to safe groups, oxidation with resin and zero valent iron nanoparticle are used for removal of TNT red water. Regarding the composition and the volume of the red water that should be removed, and also the process expenses, one or combination of these methods could be employed for removal of red water. In this article, all the mentioned methods for removal of red water and their influencing factors are reviewed.