What is the limit of BOD?

As per the World Health Organisation, a limit of less than 5.0 mg/l is ideal for water bodies. At this limit BOD will not cause any harmful impacts on the human body, wastewater sewage must have BOD around 80 ppm and COD 200 ppm for discharge.

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