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ISO 10870:2012

Water quality — Guidelines for the selection of sampling methods and devices for benthic macroinvertebrates in fresh waters ISO 10870:2012

Publication date:   Jun 29, 2012

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Apr 13, 2023

ISO

ISO/TC 147/SC 5 Biological methods

International Standard

13.060.70   Examination of biological properties of water

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Scope

This International Standard specifies criteria for the selection of sampling methods and devices (operation and
performance characteristics) used to evaluate benthic macroinvertebrate populations in fresh waters (rivers,
canals, lakes, and reservoirs). The methods and devices considered in this International Standard are suitable
for sampling all major components of the benthic assemblage. They are not suitable for sampling meiofauna.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 7828:1985

WITHDRAWN
ISO 8265:1988

WITHDRAWN
ISO 9391:1993

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 10870:2012
90.93 Standard confirmed
Apr 13, 2023