Chapter A7. Section 7.0. Five-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand
The presence of a sufficient concentration of dissolved oxygen is critical to maintaining the aquatic life and aesthetic quality of streams and lakes. Determinng how organic matter affects the concentration of dissolved oxygen (DO) in a stream or lake is integral to water-quality management. The decay of organic matter in water is measured as biochemical or chemical oxygen demand. This report describes the field protocols used by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel to determine the five-day test for biochemical oxygen demand. Each chapter of the National Field Manual is published separately and revised periodically. Newly published and revised chapters will be announced on the USGS Home Page on the World Wide Web under 'New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey.'
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chapter A7. Section 7.0. Five-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri09A7.0 |
| Authors | Gregory C. Delzer, Stuart W. McKenzie |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series Number | 09-A7.0 |
| Index ID | twri09A7.0 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |