Standard Methods Part 9000 Update

Crafting Consensus Methods for Environmental Sampling and Measurement
Oral Presentation

Prepared by E. Turner
Eurofins Environment Testing, 1712 Addison Grace Lane, Wylie, TX, 75098, United States


Contact Information: [email protected]; 945-248-7271

ABSTRACT

Standard Methods Part 9000 Update
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater is a consensus organization that develops and maintains analytical methods for water and wastewater analysis. The methods are organized in ten parts. Part 1000 serves as an introduction to analytical and quality systems while the remaining nine parts are organized based upon the type of analyte such as Part 3000 for Metals and Part 5000 for Aggregate Organic Constituents. Each Part is further organized by sections based on analytical group and/or analytical technique. Methods are contained in each section. Sections and Methods are reviewed and updated

Part 9000 of Standard Methods is on Microbiological Analysis of Water and Wastewater. There are currently several sections under review and revision:
• Section 9020 Quality Assurance / Quality Control, and
• Section 9223 Enzyme Substrate Coliform Test.
A new section is currently under development:
• Section 9810 Wastewater Surveillance.
Several other sections in Part 9000 are due for review and revision.

The author will present the current status of reviews and revisions for Part 9000 and discuss how individuals can become involved in Part 9000 activities.