What is ISO 10707 – Ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds by closed bottle test about?
BS EN ISO 10707 is one of a series of standards on water quality. ISO 10707 is an International Standard that specifies a method, by analysis of biochemical oxygen demand, for the evaluation in an aqueous medium of the “ultimate” biodegradability of organic compounds at a given concentration by aerobic microorganisms.
The conditions described in ISO 10707 do not necessarily always correspond to the optimal conditions for allowing the maximum value of biodegradation to occur. The method applies to all organic compounds which are sufficiently water soluble to prepare a stock solution or poorly water soluble when using special dosing techniques.
Due to the low concentration of test compound at the beginning of the test, normally no special precautions for the toxicity of the test compound to the microorganisms of the inoculum is necessary; if required a parallel inhibition test can be performed.by determination of the oxygen demand in a closed respirometer, for the evaluation in aqueous medium of the ultimate biodegradability of organic compounds and waste waters at a given concentration by aerobic microorganisms.
Who is ISO 10707 - Ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds by closed bottle test for?
ISO 10707 on ‘ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds by closed bottle test’ is useful for:
- The manufacturing industry
- The chemical industry
- Nuclear facilities
- Entities involved with wastewater management
- Factory managers
- Compliance teams
- Regulatory bodies
- Local authorities (government/municipality)
- Environmental bodies
- Water distribution and supply entities
- Senior management of companies
- Environment management teams at companies
- Risk management teams
- Quality control personnel
- Chemical specialists
- Entities involved in sewerage management
- Water research scientists
Why should you use ISO 10707 – Ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds by closed bottle test?
ISO 10707 helps organizations become more conscious of the impact of their activities on the environment. ISO 10707 guides you with aspects of the test such as:
- Test environment
- Reagents
- Apparatus
- Procedure
- Calculation and expression of results
- Validity of results
- Test report
Annexes provide you with:
- Determination of the theoretical oxygen demand (ThOD)
- Determination of the chemical oxygen demand (COD)
- Correction of oxygen uptake for interference by nitrification
ISO 10707 guidelines are a step towards a more responsible approach to waste management and water management. This helps organizations to become more environmentally conscious in their activities.
