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BS 7592:2008

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Sampling for Legionella bacteria in water systems. Code of practice

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-02-2022

Superseded by

BS 7592:2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-11-2008

€285.14
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Foreword
Introduction
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Risk assessments
5 Safety of sampling personnel
6 Survey and sampling
7 Apparatus and materials
Section 2: Routine sampling
8 Sampling procedures
9 Sample transport and storage
Section 3: Sampling for outbreak and other
           investigations
10 General
11 Safety of sampling personnel
12 Apparatus and materials
13 Sampling procedures
14 Other sources
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Label and sample collection form
        information
Bibliography

Provides recommendations and guidance on the sampling of water and related materials for determination of the presence of organisms of the genus Legionella. Applies to sampling artificial water systems and also gives methods for sampling of biofilms and sediments that might be present in water systems.

Committee
EH/3/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7592(1992) and 08/30161147 DC. (12/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
44
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This British Standard gives recommendations and guidance on the sampling of water and related materials for determination of the presence of organisms of the genus Legionella. it is applicable to sampling artificial water systems and also gives methods for sampling of biofilms and sediments that might be present in water systems. Some of the same sampling principles can be applied to natural water systems.

The standard is applicable to both sampling for routine monitoring and in outbreak investigations. For the latter, recommendations and guidance on the selection of sampling points are given. The rationale for the selection of sampling points for particular situations is also discussed.

This British Standard is intended for use by all those involved in water sampling for legionellae including the persons taking samples on site and their employers.

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BS ISO 5667-21:2010 Water quality. Sampling Guidance on sampling of drinking water distributed by tankers or means other than distribution pipes

BS 6068-4.18(2004) : 2004 WATER QUALITY - DETECTION AND ENUMERATION OF LEGIONELLA - PART 2: DIRECT MEMBRANE FILTRATION METHOD FOR WATERS WITH LOW BACTERIAL COUNTS
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ISO 11731:2017 Water quality — Enumeration of Legionella
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