Population equivalent refers to the amount of oxygen-demanding substances (measured in BOD or BOD5) in wastewaters whose oxygen consumption during biodegradation equals the average oxygen demand of the wastewater produced by one person during one day. For practical calculations, it is assumed that one unit equals 54 grams of BOD per 24 hours.
Synonyms
People Equivalent
p.e.
Abbreviation
PE
References
Glossary Term Name
Legacy NID
1387
Legacy VID
2272