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The amount of oxygen required by the microbes in the decompositionn of organic matter is calledA. Chemical oxygenB. Biochemical oxygen demandC. Total oxygen demandD. Dissolve oxygen

Answer» Correct Answer - B
BOD refers ot the amount of oxygen that would consume if all the organic matter in one litre of water is to be oxidized by bectria. The sewage water is treated till BOD is reduced. The greater the BOD , greater is the plluting potential . Once the BOD is reduced the effluent is then passed inot a setting tank where the bacterial flocas are allowed to settle.


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