BOD₅ / COD / TSS – Essential Tests for Municipal and Industrial Discharge Compliance
Wastewater from industrial and municipal sources must be carefully monitored to protect receiving waters like rivers, lakes, and coastal zones. Regulatory bodies such as the EPA, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) require systematic testing for BOD₅ (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand), and…