Project #2676

Sample Collection Procedures and Locations for Bacterial Compliance Monitoring

$280,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Ramesh
Narasimhan
Research Manager
Ms. Jennifer I Warner
Contractor
Narasimhan Consulting Services
Microbes & Pathogens
Monitoring

Abstract

Develops recommendations for collecting routine coliform and heterotrophic bacteriological samples from the distribution system and for sound sample handling procedures. Also provides criteria for selecting appropriate sample collection locations for bacteriological compliance monitoring. Published in 2004 as two volumes: a report and a guidance manual.