Water quality - Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens - Method using membrane filtration (ISO 14189:2013)

This International Standard specifies a method for the enumeration of vegetative cells and spores of Clostridium perfringens by the membrane filtration method in samples of water intended for human consumption. However, the method can be applied to all types of water samples provided they do not contain particulate or colloidal matter that interferes with filtration.

Wasserbeschaffenheit - Zählung von Clostridium perfringens - Verfahren mittels Membranfiltration (ISO 14189:2013)

Qualité de l'eau - Dénombrement de Clostridium perfringens - Méthode de filtration sur membrane (ISO 14189:2013)

L'ISO 14189:2013 spécifie une méthode pour le dénombrement des cellules végétatives et des spores de Clostridium perfringens par filtration sur membrane dans des échantillons d'eau destinée à la consommation humaine. Cette méthode peut toutefois s'appliquer à tous les types d'échantillons d'eau, sous réserve qu'ils ne contiennent pas de matière particulaire ou colloïdale interférant avec la filtration.

Kakovost vode - Ugotavljanje števila Clostridium perfringens - Metoda membranske filtracije (ISO 14189:2013)

Ta mednarodni standard določa metodo za ugotavljanje števila vegetativnih celic in spor Clostridium perfringens z metodo membranske filtracije vzorcev vode, namenjene za prehrano ljudi. Vendar pa je mogoče to metodo uporabiti za vse vrste vodnih vzorcev, če ne vsebujejo delcev ali koloidnih snovi, ki ovirajo filtracijo.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 14189:2017
01-junij-2017
Kakovost vode - Ugotavljanje števila Clostridium perfringens - Metoda
membranske filtracije (ISO 14189:2013)
Water quality - Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens - Method using membrane
filtration (ISO 14189:2013)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Zählung von Clostridium perfringens - Verfahren mittels
Membranfiltration (ISO 14189:2013)
Qualité de l'eau - Dénombrement de Clostridium perfringens - Méthode de filtration sur
membrane (ISO 14189:2013)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14189:2016
ICS:
07.100.20 Mikrobiologija vode Microbiology of water
SIST EN ISO 14189:2017 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 14189
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

August 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 07.100.20
English Version

Water quality - Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens -
Method using membrane filtration (ISO 14189:2013)
Qualité de l'eau - Dénombrement de Clostridium Wasserbeschaffenheit - Zählung von Clostridium
perfringens - Méthode de filtration sur membrane (ISO perfringens - Verfahren mittels Membranfiltration (ISO
14189:2013) 14189:2013)
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European foreword
The text of ISO 14189:2013 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147 “Water quality” of
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 14189:2016
by Technical Committee CEN/TC 230 “Water analysis” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2017, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 14189:2013 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14189:2016 without any modification.


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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14189
First edition
2013-11-01
Water quality — Enumeration of
Clostridium perfringens — Method
using membrane filtration
Qualité de l’eau — Dénombrement de Clostridium perfringens —
Méthode de filtration sur membrane
Reference number
ISO 14189:2013(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Apparatus and glassware . 2
6 Culture media and reagents . 3
6.1 Basic materials . 3
6.2 Culture media . 3
7 Sampling . 3
8 Procedure. 3
8.1 Transport and storage of the sample . 3
8.2 Heat pre-treatment to select spores . 3
8.3 Sample dilution . 3
8.4 Filtration . 4
8.5 Incubation and examination . 4
8.6 Confirmation of Clostridium perfringens . 4
9 Expression of results . 5
10 Test report . 5
11 Quality assurance . 5
Annex A (normative) Composition and preparation of culture media and reagents .7
Annex B (informative) Performance data . 9
Bibliography .12
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Foreword
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Introduction
Clostridium perfringens is widely recognized as a valuable indicator for faecal pollution. Within the
intestinal tract of animals and man, these Gram-positive bacteria form spores which are resistant to
heating compared with vegetative cells. C. perfringens in the intestine exists both as spores and vegetative
cells, spores are also found in environmental samples. The spores of C. perfringens survive in water for
months, much longer than vegetative faecal indicator bacteria and consequently their presence may
indicate remote or intermittent faecal pollution. Monitoring of C. perfringens has proven useful for the
assessment of the quality of water resources and to check the stages of water treatment to evaluate the
treatment-works performance. The spores are not always inactivated by routine disinfection procedures
(e.g. chlorination).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 14189:2013(E)
Water quality — Enumeration of Clostridium perfringens —
Method using membrane filtration
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to
ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this document
be carried out by suitably qualified staff.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for the enumeration of vegetative cells and spores of
Clostridium perfringens by the membrane filtration method in samples of water intended for human
consumption. However, the method can be applied to all types of water samples provided they do not
contain particulate or colloidal matter that interferes with filtration.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8199, Water quality — General guidance on the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture
ISO/TS 11133-1, Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs — Guidelines on preparation and production
of culture media — Part 1: General guidelines on quality assurance for the preparation of culture media in
the laboratory
ISO 19458, Water quality — Sampling for microbiological analysis
ISO/IEC Guide 2:2004, Standardization and related activities — General vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC Guide 2 and the
following apply:
3.1
presumptive Clostridium perfringens
bacteria which produce all shades of black or grey to yellow brown colonies on tryptose-sulfite-cycloserine
agar, even if the colour is faint, after anaerobic incubation at (44 ± 1) °C for (21 ± 3) h
Note 1 to entry: Unlike colonies growing directly on the agar medium, colonies on the membrane do not always
display a distinct blackening, so faint colonies are included in the count.
3.2
confirmed Clostridium perfringens
bacteria that produce characteristic colonies on tryptose-sulfite-cycloserine agar and possess the
enzyme acid phosphatase
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4 Principle
A measured volume of the sample, or a dilution of it, is filtered through a membrane with a pore size of
0,45 µm sufficient to retain spores of clostridia. The membrane is incubated on a selective/differential
agar (tryptose-sulfite-cycloserine agar) anaerobically at (44 ± 1) °C for (21 ± 3) h. C. perfringens usually
produce black or grey to yellow brown colonies as a result of the reduction of sulfite to sulfide which
reacts with a ferric salt in the medium. Characteristic colonies are counted and confirmatory tests are
carried out. The result is calculated as the colony count per sample volume. If a count of spores alone is
required the sample is first pre-treated at (60 ± 2) °C to inactivate vegetative bacteria.
NOTE 1 The medium contains cycloserine as a selective agent to inhibit Bacillus species.
NOTE 2 Incubation at 44 °C increases the selectivity of the test for C. perfringens.
5 Apparatus and glassware
Except for disposable glassware or plastics ware which is delivered sterile, sterilize glassware as
specified in ISO 8199.
Usual microbiological equipment and particularly:
5.1 Membrane filtration apparatus, as specified in ISO 8199.
5.2 Sterile filter funnels
Use funnels either delivered sterile or sterilized as specified in ISO 8199. Alternatively flaming of funnels
made of metal prior to their use is acceptable.
NOTE For this method it is insufficient to disinfect funnels by boiling.
5.3 Sterile membrane filters, nominal pore size 0,45 µm.
The quality of membrane filters may vary from brand to brand or even from batch to batch. It is therefore
advisable to check the quality on a regular basis.
5.4 Incubators, capable of being maintained at (36 ± 2) °C and at (44 ± 1) °C.
5.5 Water bath (optional), capable of being maintained at (60 ± 2) °C equipped with a means of
circulating the water.
5.6 Autoclave, capable of being maintained at (121 ± 3) °C.
5.7 Sterile forceps
5.8 Anaerobic jars, or similar equipment.
5.9 Anaerobic gas generating system, to generate an atmosphere of approximately 90 % hydrogen
and 10 % carbon dioxide.
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6 Culture media and reagents
6.1 Basic materials
For uniformity of results, in the preparation of media, use constituents of uniform quality and chemicals
of recognized analytical grade. For preparation of the media use glass-distilled water or deionized water
[1]
of equivalent purity, as specified for water grade 3 in ISO 3696 .
Alternatively, use commercially available dehydrated complete medium and reagents prepared and
used according to
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