M-020.08.506 [2023-07] Mineral, spring and table water, testing for E. coli and coliform bacteria using single-strength DEV lactose peptone broth

Application/Purpose

The method describes the determination of E. coli and coliform bacteria in mineral, spring and table water (according to ASU § 64 LFGB L59.00-1, 1988-05).

Scope of Application

Mineral, spring and table waters as well as drinking waters that are to be marketed.

Principle

Qualitative detection of Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria in mineral, spring and table water, and in other drinking water bottled for distribution to the consumer, by means of membrane filtration (MF) and immersion of the filter in single-strength DEV lactose-peptone broth (corresponds to method ASU § 64 LFGB L59.00-1, 1988-05) [1].

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