Abstract: The experiment was carried out to investigate the possibility of removing soluble lead from lead-containing waste water by using granular sludge as a media. The results show that granular sludge has a good ability to remove lead from lead-containing waste water. The removing rate can be above 95%. Sludge content, pH value and sedimental time are major factors which affect the treating results of lead-containing water. With a initial lead content of 20 mg/L, the quality of the treated water can reach Chinese national standard of discharging.