Does chlorine reduce BOD?

Chlorine reduces Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) through oxidation of organic compounds present in wastewater.

Chlorine can also affect BOD measurement by inhibiting or killing the microorganisms that decompose the organic and inorganic matter in a sample

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