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Understanding Biological Oxygen Demand by ecotechconsultants is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) measures the amount of oxygen used by microorganisms to decompose organic waste in water. A high BOD means more bacteria are present breaking down a large amount of waste. 2. Factors that can contribute to a high BOD include increased levels of nitrates and phosphates, warmer water temperatures, and a greater amount of decaying plant and algal matter. 3. The BOD test involves measuring the dissolved oxygen in a water sample immediately and again after 5 days. The differe
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