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ASTM D5246-13

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Standard Test Method for Isolation and Enumeration of <emph type="ital">Pseudomonas aeruginosa</emph> from Water

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1.1 The test method covers the isolation and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Testing was performed on spiked reagent grade water samples.

1.2 It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of this method for surface waters, ground waters, recreational waters fresh and marine), wastewaters.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 10.


5.1 Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen, and has been linked as the causative agent of numerous infections that may be transmitted through a contaminated water supply to a susceptible host.

Note 1Fecal waste is >95 % E. coli which is found in humans and warm bloodied animals.

5.2 The membrane filtration procedure described is a rapid and reliable test method of detecting P. aeruginosa in water.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D5246
Publication Date May 1, 2013
Language en - English
Page Count 5
Revision Level 13
Supercedes
Committee D19.24
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April 1, 2024 D5246-24 Revision
Dec. 1, 2019 D5246-19 Revision
June 1, 2015 D5246-15 Revision
May 1, 2013 D5246-13 Revision
June 1, 2004 D5246-92R04 Reaffirmation
Dec. 10, 1998 D5246-92R98 Reaffirmation