Parameters
1. Coliform bacteriaS
2. ConductivityS
3. EnterococciS
4. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
5. Hydrogen ionS
6. LeadS
7. Nitrate(i)S
8. Odour – qualitative(ii)S
9. Taste – qualitative(ii)S
10. TurbidityS
Notes:
(i)Samples need not be analysed for nitrate if there are reasonable grounds for believing that nitrate levels in the locality concerned are below 25 mg NO3/l.
(ii)Samples should not be assessed qualitatively if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the water may give rise to a health hazard.