If a 2% solution of sewage sample is incubated for 5 days at 20Â°C and the dissolved oxygen depletion was found to be 8 mg/l. The BOD of the sewage is__________. - Waste Water Engineering Quiz

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If a 2% solution of sewage sample is incubated for 5 days at 20Â°C and the dissolved oxygen depletion was found to be 8 mg/l. The BOD of the sewage is__________.

A)

100 mg/l

B)

200 mg/l

C)

300 mg/l

D)

400 mg/l

Correct Answer : 400 mg/l

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B)

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D)

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