BOD test. History and Description.

The BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) test. by: Peter Maier, PhD,PE May, 2015 History of the test. Since the BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) test is the backbone of water pollution regulation and the process design basis of sewage treatment plants, its understanding and correct application is essential. The test was developed around 1910 in England, in […]

How a pollution test caused the failure of the Clean Water Act.

How a pollution test caused the failure of the Clean Water Act. By: Peter Maier, PhD, PE July 2011 The goal of the Clean Water Act (CWA) was to achieve swimmable waters by 1983 and to eliminate all pollution by 1985, but when EPA implemented the CWA, EPA used an essential test incorrectly and addressed […]