ASTM D1889-00 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This test method covers the determination of turbidity in water and wastewater. 1.2 This test method is applicable to the measurement of turbidities in the range from 1.0 to 40 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU). 1.3 Higher turbidities may be measured using this test method by serial dilution to applicable range. 1.4 This test method was tested on municipal drinking water and final effluent discharges. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for waters of untested matrices. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Refer to all material safety data sheets (MSDS) prior to preparing or using standards and before calibrating or performing instrument maintenance.

ASTM D1889-00 Referenced Document

ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
ASTM D1192 Standard Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water
ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits