Protocol of accepted drinking water testing methods
Contributors: Ontario. Ministry of the Environment. Laboratory Services Branch.
Publisher: Ministry of the Environment, Laboratory Services Branch
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Water -- Analysis.; Water -- Testing.; Drinking water -- Ontario.
Description: This document sets out testing methods that may be used for the conduct of tests of Ontario drinking water by accredited & licensed laboratories under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. The methods are presented in two schedules, one for microbiological parameters (coliforms) and the other for chemical parameters such as metals & organic compounds. The final section describes the test methods for additional parameters related to certificates of approval or Ministry of Environment orders, such as alkalinity, chloride, pH, sodium, dissolved solids, and turbidity.