Besides BOD measurement, what are some other applications for BOD incubators, and are there alternative methods for measuring water quality?

BOD incubators can be used for general incubation, microbial tests, and other research requiring controlled temperatures. Alternative water quality tests include the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) test, which measures the total oxygen required to oxidize organic matter, unlike the BOD test, which focuses on oxygen consumption by microorganisms.