BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)

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It is the dissolved oxygen required by organisms for the aerobic decomposition of organic matter present in water. The data used for the purposes of this rating should be measured at 20°C and for a period of 5 days (BOD5).

Source: Decree 5/2020, which designates the Vulnerable Zones to water pollution by nitrates from agricultural and livestock sources, and approves the Code of Good Agricultural Practices
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