Standard Test Method for Isolation and Enumeration of Enterococci from Water by the Membrane Filter Procedure

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The enterococci are indicators of the bacteriological quality for potable water, shellfish growing waters, ambient, and recreational waters. A direct relationship between swimming, associated gastroenteritis, and enterococci has been established through epidemiological studies and marine and fresh water bathing beaches. These studies have led to the development of criteria that can be used to establish bathing water standards based on established health-water quality relationships.

5.2 Since small or large volumes of water or dilutions thereof, can be analyzed by the membrane filter technique, a wide range of levels of enterococci in water can be enumerated and detected.

Subcomité:

D19.24

Referida por:

E3152-23, D6974-20, E1891-21, D5465-16R20

Volúmen:

11.02

Número ICS:

13.060.70 (Examination of water for biological properties)

Palabras clave:

enterococci; Enterococcus avium; Enterococcus faecalis; Enterococcus faecium; fecal pollution; mE agar; two-step membrane filter procedures;