60.60 Standard published Sep 24, 2025
CEN
CEN/TC 230 Water analysis
European Norm
13.060.70 Examination of biological properties of water
Published
This document specifies a method for the sampling and laboratory preparation of benthic diatoms for ecological status and water quality assessments. The sampling and preparation procedures described can be used for later investigations using either light microscopy or molecular methods. Data produced by this method are suitable for production of indices based on the relative abundance of taxa.
Analysis using molecular methods is not within the scope of the document.
Legislation related to this standard
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)
WITHDRAWN
EN 13946:2014
PUBLISHED
EN 13946:2025
60.60
Standard published
Sep 24, 2025
