The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) test is a measurement of the quantity of oxygen required by bacteria to biologically oxidize organic material under aerobic conditions. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is usually expressed in mg/L but can also be expressed in lbs/day. The organic matter serves as food for the bacteria and the cell receives energy [...]

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a procedure used to measure the biodegradable organic material in a given water sample. This is one of the most commonly permitted parameters due to the drastic negative effects BOD laden water can have on natural streams. Bacteria rapidly degrade organic material through the process of aerobic respiration; which in [...]