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9222 MEMBRANE FILTER TECHNIQUE FOR MEMBERS OF THE COLIFORM GROUP

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9222 A. Introduction References
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9222 G. Partitioning Thermotolerant Coliforms from MF Total Coliforms Using EC Broth References
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9222 H. Partitioning E. coli from MF Total Coliform using EC-MUG Broth References
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9222 I. Partitioning E. coli from MF Total Coliforms using NA-MUG Agar References
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9222 J. Simultaneous Detection of Total Coliforms and E. coli by Dual-Chromogen Membrane Filter Procedure Reference
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Standard Methods Committee of the American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation. 9222 membrane filter technique for members of the coliform group In: Standard Methods For the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Lipps WC, Baxter TE, Braun-Howland E, editors. Washington DC: APHA Press.

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