Transcription of Understanding Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
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David SmithEnvironmental Express Technical SpecialistLab MattersBiochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 Call or EXPRESSC opyright, Environmental Express, Inc., Lab Matters Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)Introduction BOD, like COD, is not one definable particle. You cannot count BOD molecules. BOD is the amount of Oxygen consumed by decomposition of the sample during the incubation period. The intent is to measure what affect the sample will have on Oxygen available to living organisms in the waters into which the waste is discharged.
David Smith Environmental Express Technical Specialist Lab Matters Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) • 1 Call 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 • www.environmentalexpress.com
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