Parameters

Method of Analysis

Max Holding Time from Date samples

Recommended Sample volume

Sample Containers

Required perservatives 1,2

Total Coliforms & Fecal Coliforms

SM9222B-D

8hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Total Coliforms & E. coli.

SM9221B & E

8hrs

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

Fecal Streptococcus

SM 9230B

8hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Enterococci

EPA 1600

Enterolert®

8hrs

100mL

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Coliphage

SM9211D

8hrs

100ml

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Staphylococci

SM9213

8hrs

100ml

Sterile 120 ml or 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MF)

SM9213E

6-10hrs

100ml

Sterile 500 mL Plastic/Glass bottles

Cool 4ºC