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Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems

Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems

HENV-504: Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems

Authored by: Mark Coyne Brad Lee

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Abstract

A high BOD value means potential septic system problems for homeowners; a low BOD means fewer problems for homeowners. This publication describes the environmental impacts of BOD, shows how BOD is distributed in septic systems, and describes remediation strategies for excess BOD.

Core Details

Publication ID

HENV-504

Status

New

Publication Date

Sep. 19, 2012

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Department(s)

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu