EN 15196:2006

Water quality - Guidance on sampling and processing of the pupal exuviae of Chironomidae (Order Diptera) for ecological assessment

Publication date:   Dec 27, 2006

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Jul 12, 2022

CEN

CEN/TC 230 Water analysis

European Norm

13.060.45   Examination of water in general

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Scope

This guidance standard specifies equipment and procedures for collecting floating pupal exuviae of Chironomidae from aquatic habitats; rivers from source to estuary, canals, ponds, lakes and sea coasts. Guidance in preparing specimens for subsequent identification is provided. These samples provide representative data on relative species abundance, suitable for numerical analysis, classification and monitoring of environmental conditions.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

91/271/EEC

Urban waste-water treatment

2000/60/EC

Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (substitutes Directive Reference 01/991 - Common Position on WFD)

91/676/EEC

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources

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EN 15196:2006
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jul 12, 2022