BOD/TSS Removal Efficiency
Calculates percent removal efficiency — the percent reduction between an influent and effluent concentration. Operators use it for performance tracking on BOD, TSS, total phosphorus, ammonia, and other parameters with NPDES limits.
BOD/TSS Removal Efficiency
Calculate the percent reduction between an influent and effluent concentration.
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Calculates percent removal efficiency — the percent reduction between an influent and effluent concentration. Operators use it for performance tracking on BOD, TSS, total phosphorus, ammonia, and other parameters with NPDES limits.
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Clarifier & SolidsInfluent (incoming) concentration — typically primary effluent for secondary removal, or raw influent for total plant removal.
Effluent (outgoing) concentration after the treatment step.
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EPA Secondary Treatment Regulation — 40 CFR 133.102 (85% BOD/TSS removal).
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