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In terms of BOD, what is the characteristic of highly polluted water?

Options

  1. ABOD value less than 5 ppm
  2. BBOD value exactly 10 ppm
  3. CBOD value greater than 17 ppm
  4. DBOD value varies depending on temperature

Correct answer

C. BOD value greater than 17 ppm

Step-by-step solution

Highly polluted water typically has a BOD value of greater than 17 ppm.

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