Volumetric Organic Load

The volumetric organic load is used to design wastewater treatment units. It can be calculated by multiplying the BOD (mg/L) of the raw water by the influent flow Q (m3/day) and then dividing this volumetric load by the pond volume.

Abbreviation
gBOD/m3/day

Glossary Term Name

Legacy NID

1871

Legacy VID

2894