Flow, temperature, and pH values of the reac-
tor were measured daily to ensure favourable en-
vironmental conditions in the reactor for biological
treatment. Mixed liquor volatile suspended solids
(MLVSS) in the reactor, COD, and BOD5 of influent
and effluent were measured thrice a week to determine
kinetic coefficients. All the tests were performed ac-
cording to the procedures laid down in the “Standard
Methods”12
.