Dragon fruit has very rich in antioxidants contents and also rich in Vitamin C. Thus this is very healthy. However not aware about it’s effects on Water quality.
Yes, dragon fruit peels may cause extra nutrient stress as well as acidity in water body. Which will trig the microorganisms to grow and finally cause water pollution. The BOD, COD and pH, all will be increased.
As per our knowledge Dragon fruit peels is very healthy. Vinod, I am unable to understand in what way it effect the water body system which intern cause for enrichment of BOD, COD and pH.
First you need to determine biochemical composition of dragon fruit peel. Later you can easily understand what constituents are responsible for increase in pH, BOD as well as COD.
No matter they are healthy, if they posses sufficient nutrients for microbial growth, they will cause water pollution. However, antioxidative properties may inhibit the growth of other ones.