Total Coliform Count by Membrane Filtration

EMSL Analytical, Inc is capable of detecting and enumerating total coliforms in drinking water, groundwater or surface water using a membrane filtration method.

The membrane filtration technique involves a direct plating and estimation of coliform densities. The coliform density is reported as membrane filtration count per 100-mL.

EMSL Analytical Code: M018
Method: SM9222B
Bottle Size: 120 mL
Regulatory Hold Time: 8 hr non-potable, 30 all others

Sample retention time - 1 week

*Water hold times apply only if the sample is for compliance purposes.