About this event
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) remains one of the most essential and labor-intensive tests in wastewater and environmental analysis. From sample pretreatment to final dissolved oxygen (DO) readings, reliable results depend on careful technique and consistent workflows.
In this complimentary webinar, Environmental Express and SEAL Analytical bring together expertise in BOD testing and automation to help you optimize your testing process and troubleshoot common challenges.
The presenting team includes David Smith, Technical Support Lead at Environmental Express, who also serves on the Standard Methods Committee for BOD Analysis, alongside SEAL’s Joey Redovich and Dave Farrow, who bring extensive experience in BOD analysis and automation. Sarah McFaul of SEAL Analytical, also a member of the committee, will join the live Q&A, adding further expertise to the discussion.
Together, the team will:
- Review the complete BOD testing workflow, from sample collection through final DO measurement.
- Share best practices for sample pretreatment, seeding, dilution water preparation, incubation, and more.
- Discuss common challenges, including variability, toxic samples, and nitrification interference.
- Explore how consumables and automation, from Environmental Express BOD bottles and reagents to SEAL Analytical MiniLab robotics, can improve consistency, reduce hands-on work, and support testing in accordance with Standard Methods 5210 B.
We’ll close with a BOD quiz with prizes and live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to discuss your laboratory’s challenges with specialists whose experience spans routine testing, method development, and automation.
This session is ideal for laboratory professionals performing BOD or cBOD testing in water, wastewater, and environmental laboratories.
About Environmental Express
Environmental Express® is your trusted partner for innovation, development, and manufacture of sample collection, preparation, and analysis consumables and laboratory equipment used in environmental water, soil, and air regulatory compliance testing. We provide reliable and dependable products and services that enhance laboratory procedures and deliver accurate results for the regulated testing of air quality, occupational health, water/wastewater, metals, hazardous waste, and other environmental analyses.
From our pre-measured SimpleWater Nutrient Buffers to the world’s only single-use, EPA and Standard Methods approved BOD bottle, Environmental Express helps water testing laboratories improve their BOD workflows by providing time saving, error-reducing, and eco-conscious solutions that promote efficient BOD testing workloads.
About SEAL Analytical
SEAL Analytical, a Porvair company brand, is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of automated Discrete Analyzers, Continuous Segmented Flow Analyzers and Sample Preparation equipment specifically for use in environmental applications.
SEAL’s configurable robotic handling systems revolutionize sample processing and testing workflows such as BOD following Standard Methods 5210 B, empowering laboratories to achieve higher accuracy, throughput, and operational efficiency. These advanced systems automate time-consuming tasks, allowing your team to focus on other complex analyses and high-value work.
SEAL Analytical
A World Leader in Analyzers For Environmental & Industrial ApplicationsSEAL Analytical, a Porvair company brand, is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of automated Discrete Analyzers, Flow Analyzers, Robotic sample handling and Sample Preparation equipment.
