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COD(Chemical oxygen demand) is used for more quiet and clean river when BOD(Biochemical oxygen demand) is for serious polluted water and industrial wastewater. 

COD Testing Result of Plum Tree Creek

Observation Point

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Low Flow

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High Flow

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COD Statistical Chart of Plum Tree Creek

Analysis

Origin-pollution free

Headstream-moderate pollution

Midstream- mild polluted

Downstream-serious polluted

The difference of COD between slow and high flow is at upstream area. During high flow, there is a significant decline of COD at midstream area.

Reference:

COD & BOD.pdf

 
Lower COD in origin, less pollution
A bit higher COD in midstream, moderate pollution
Highest COD in downstream, severe pollution
Ratio on the color card
Color card