1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of filterable and nonfilterable matter in drinking, surface, and saline waters, domestic and industrial wastes. The practical range of the determination of nonfilterable particulate matter is 4 to 20 000 mg/L. The practical range of the determination of filterable matter is 10 to 20 000 mg/L.

1.2 Since the results measured by this test are operationally defined, careful attention must be paid to following the procedure as specified.

1.3 This method for the determination of nonfilterable matter (TSS) must not be used when water samples were collected from open channel flow. For the determination of matter collected in open channel flow use Test Methods D 3977 .

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 9.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D596 Guide for Reporting Results of Analysis of Water

D1129 Terminology Relating to Water

D1192 Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D1429 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Water and Brine

D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water

D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits

D3856 Guide for Management Systems in Laboratories Engaged in Analysis of Water

D3977 Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentration in Water Samples

D4411 Guide for Sampling Fluvial Sediment in Motion

D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis

D5905 Practice for the Preparation of Substitute Wastewater

E319 Practice for the Evaluation of Single-Pan Mechanical Balances

E898 Test Method of Testing Top-Loading, Direct-Reading Laboratory Scales and Balances

E1601 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Evaluate the Performance of an Analytical Method

Keywords

dissolved matter; filterable matter; nonfilterable matter; suspended matter; total dissolved solids; total suspended solids; Dissolved elements (of water); Drinking water; Filters/filter procedures--water testing; Industrial water treatment; Nonfilterable matter; Surface water; Suspended matter; Trace elements--water analysis;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.060.60 (Examination of water for physical properties)

DOI: 10.1520/D5907-09

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