BROCK BIO.OF MICROORGANISMS-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781323776346
Author: MADIGAN
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 22, Problem 2AQ
Why is reduction of BOD in wastewater a primary goal of wastewater treatment? What are the consequences of releasing wastewater with a high BOD into local water sources such as lakes or streams?
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BROCK BIO.OF MICROORGANISMS-W/ACCESS
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