Question

What Is BOD? Give its definition and full form.

Answer 1

BOD:

1. The amount of oxygen absorbed by bacteria and other microorganisms while decomposing organic matter at a certain temperature is termed BOD.
2. BOD stands for biological oxygen demand.
3. Higher the BOD of a water body or sample, the more polluted it is.
4. Organic matter levels are rising due to a variety of sources, such as pollution.
5. BOD is a metric for assessing the quality of water.
6. BOD is often used to remediate wastewater.
7. Because the breakdown of organic waste by microorganisms is a common treatment method.