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To estimate the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of wastewater, we need to follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding BOD**: - BOD stands for Biochemical Oxygen Demand. It is a measure of the amount of oxygen that microorganisms will consume while decomposing organic matter in water. 2. **Oxygen Consumption**: ...
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