BS EN 15196 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.
BS EN 15196 on the Water quality are useful for:
The Chironomidae comprise a family of nematoceran flies with a global distribution. They are closely related to the Ceratopogonidae, Simuliidae, and Thaumaleidae.
BS EN 15196 guides sampling, preservation, and storing for processing of the pupal exuviae of Chironomidae for ecological Assessment.
BS EN 15196 provides you with apparatus, sampling, transport, storage, and preparation of test pieces, preparation of reagents and apparatus, pre-treatment of test pieces, test procedure, and much more.
The test methods and procedures provided by BS EN 15196 assist you in getting complete information for sampling of the pupal exuviae of Chironomidae to insure ensure reducing the risk of severe health issues.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15196, you can enhance the efficacy of the water and manufacture a standardized product.
EN 15196:2006