Question 2005 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam
The five-day BOD test measures
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Correct answer to question 2005
- C: the oxygen used by microorganisms to break down organic matter in a sample
Explanation
BOD5 is the dissolved oxygen consumed during five days of incubation at 20 degrees Celsius. It estimates the biodegradable organic strength of wastewater.
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