Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for

Explanation

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand is an important water quality parameter which provides an index to assess the effect discharged wastewater will have on the receiving environment. • The higher the BOD value, the greater the amount of organic matter or food available for oxygen consuming bacteria. http://www.civilsdaily.com/pib-rivers-under-national-river-conservation-programme-whats-that/