EMSL Analytical, Inc is capable of detecting and enumerating fecal coliforms in drinking water, groundwater or surface water using a membrane filtration method.
The membrane filtration technique involves a direct plating and estimation of fecal coliform densities. The fecal coliform density is reported as membrane filtration count per 100-mL.
EMSL Analytical Code: M019
Method: SM9222D
Bottle Size: 250 mL
Regulatory Hold Time: 8 hr non-potable, 24 all others
Sample retention time - 1 week
*Water hold times apply only if the sample is for compliance purposes.