Question
How BOD is related to water pollution?
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Answer
BOD stands for Biochemical oxygen demand. It indicates the rate of uptake of oxygen by microorganisms in a sample of water so it shows the presence of organic matter in water. More valve of BOD means more polluting potential.
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