Biological/Biochemical Oxygen Demand for 5 days [DBO5]


Updated on 05/03/2026
Sigle
DBO5.
Définition
Sens commun

Biological/Biochemical Oxygen Demand for 5 days. BOD is the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms present in an environment to oxidise (degrade) the organic substances contained in a water sample kept at 20°C and in darkness for 5 days.

Source
d'après SISPEA
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.