What is the reason for the increase in the BOD?

What is the reason for the increase in the BOD? Correct Answer Dumping of sewage in the water

BOD is the dissolved oxygen is utilized by microbes in decomposing the organic wastes of water. The BOD increases when a large amount of sewage is dumped into the water. This lowers the dissolved oxygen content in water.
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