Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater

Since 1905, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater has represented "the best current practice of American water analysts." This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of water and wastewater analysis techniques. Standard Methods is a joint publication of the American Public Health Association (APHA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF).

What's New

Revised 4020 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Published - December 3, 2009
Revised and updated section on QA/QC for Part 4000 now available

Four Revised Sections Now Available - November 9, 2009
Revisions now available for 9216 Direct Total Microbial Count, 9218 Aerobic Endospores, 9260 Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria, and 2170 Flavor Profile Analysis.

Joint Editorial Board Memo on Color Measurement - September 28, 2009
Clarification on pH Determination for Color

Joint Editorial Board Letter on BOD Dilutions - May 13, 2009
Clarifies BOD Dilution Series

Standard Methods Procedures Listed in USEPA Expedited Methods Rule - November 5, 2008
Methods Approved for Drinking Water Under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Standard Methods Joint Editorial Board Letter to USEPA - April 17, 2008
Updated information for the user community

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