Question

give the importance of measuring BOD of a water body

Answer 1

Biochemical Oxygen Demand is animportant water quality parameter because it provides an index to assess the effect discharged wastewater will have on the receiving environment. The higher the BOD value, the greater the amount of organic matter or “food” available for oxygen consuming bacteria.

Answer 2

Biochemical Oxygen Demand is animportant water quality parameter because it provides an index to assess the effect discharged wastewater will have on the receiving environment. The higher the BOD value, the greater the amount of organic matter or “food” available for oxygen consuming bacteria.