SANS 5221:2018
Microbiological analysis of water - General test methods

Standard No.

SANS 5221:2018

Release Date

2018

Published By

ZA-SANS

Latest

SANS 5221:2018

Replace

SANS 5221-2011

Scope

Describes methods for the detection and enumeration, in potable water, non-potable water and effluent water, of total coliform bacteria, faecal coliform bacteria, E. coli and heterotrophic bacteria.

SANS 5221:2018 Referenced Document

• SANS 10705-1 Water quality - Detection and enumeration of bacteriophages Part 1: Enumeration of F-specific RNA bacteriophages
• SANS 111 Laboratory glassware - Graduated pipettes
• SANS 171 Glassware and equipment for microbiological tests
• SANS 5553 Media and reagents for microbiological tests

SANS 5221:2018 history

• 2018 SANS 5221:2018 Microbiological analysis of water - General test methods
• 2011 EN ISO 26945:2011 Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electrodeposited coatings of tin-cobalt alloy (ISO 26945:2011)
• 2007 SANS 5221:2007 Microbiological analysis of water - General test methods