There are several ISO standards related to faecal measurements and analysis. Here are the key standards:
ISO 7899-2: This standard outlines a method for the detection and enumeration of intestinal enterococci in water, specifically using membrane filtration. It is applicable to various water types, including drinking water and swimming pool water, and focuses on counting faecal enterococci such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. This method is particularly useful for assessing water quality and potential faecal contamination
ISO 31800:2020: This standard specifies requirements and test methods for community-scale resource recovery faecal sludge treatment units. It addresses performance, safety, operability, and maintainability of these units, which primarily treat faecal sludge from human excreta. The standard does not specify the characteristics of the faecal sludge but ensures that treatment units can operate effectively in non-sewered environments
ISO 16649-1: This standard provides a method for enumerating Escherichia coli in food and animal feeding stuffs, which can also relate to faecal measurements in environmental contexts. It uses chromogenic agar for detection and is part of broader efforts to monitor faecal contamination in various settings
These standards are crucial for ensuring reliable measurements and assessments related to faecal contamination in water and waste treatment processes.
