Question

BOD may not be used to measure the pollution of effluents coming from...​

Answer 1

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BOD is increased by dumping off waste rich in phosphates and nitrogen compounds as these two favor algal growth causing algal bloom and death of other underwater plants due to lack of Sunlight. The presence of excess organic matter favors microbial growth and reduces available dissolved oxygen. Petroleum industry waste is rich in radium-based toxic substances that do not favor algal and plankton growth and no effect on BOD.

Therefore, the correct answer is Petroleum Industry.

Answer 2

Answer:

BOD is increased by dumping off waste rich in phosphates and nitrogen compounds as these two favor algal growth causing algal bloom and death of other underwater plants due to lack of Sunlight. The presence of excess organic matter favors microbial growth and reduces available dissolved oxygen.

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