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BOD and COD
BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand): BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen needed by bacteria and other microorganisms to break down organic matter in a wate...
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BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand): BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen needed by bacteria and other microorganisms to break down organic matter in a wate...
BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand):
BOD is a measure of the amount of oxygen needed by bacteria and other microorganisms to break down organic matter in a water sample. Organic matter includes dead plants and animals, as well as the waste products of living organisms.
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand):
COD is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to oxidize organic matter in a water sample. Unlike BOD, COD is not affected by the presence of oxygen, which means it can be measured even in water that is not completely saturated with oxygen