Environmental Engineering
Assessment 5
Year 2025
, PREVIEW
QUESTION 1
1.1 Parameters that define the quality of wastewater
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Quantifies oxygen needed by
microorganisms to break down organic matter. High BOD reflects organic
pollution, defines biological treatment design demands, and leads to oxygen
consumption in water bodies resulting in fish kills.
Assessment 5
Year 2025
, PREVIEW
QUESTION 1
1.1 Parameters that define the quality of wastewater
1. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): Quantifies oxygen needed by
microorganisms to break down organic matter. High BOD reflects organic
pollution, defines biological treatment design demands, and leads to oxygen
consumption in water bodies resulting in fish kills.