Parameters

Method of Analysis

Max Holding Time from Date samples

Recommended Sample volume

Sample Containers

Required perservatives 1,2

Total Coliforms

MF

SM9222B

30hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Total Coliforms/Ecoli

EPA 1604

30hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Total Coliforms (MPN)

SM9221B; Colilert®

30hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Fecal Coliform (MPN)

SM9221E

6hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Fecal coliform/E. coli (MF)

SM9222D

6hrs

100ml

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MF)

SM9213E

6-10hrs

100ml

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Heterotrophic Bacteria

SM9215B

8hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Aeromonas

EPA method 1605

6hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC