This International Standard presents guidance for carrying out manipulations which are common to each technique for the microbiological examination of water, particularly the preparation of samples, culture media and apparatus. It also describes the various enumeration techniques available and the criteria for the choice of a particular technique. This International Standard is mainly intended for bacteria, yeasts and moulds.Some aspects are also applicable to viruses and parasites.
EN ISO 8199:2007 history
2018EN ISO 8199:2018 Water quality - General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations by culture
2007EN ISO 8199:2007 Water quality - General guidance on the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture (ISO 8199:2005)