BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ISO

16266:2008

Water quality —
Detection and
enumeration of
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa —
Method by membrane
filtration

ICS 13.060.70

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National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN ISO 16266:2008. It

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 16266
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2008

ICS 13.060.70 Supersedes EN 12780:2002

English Version

Water quality - Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas

aeruginosa - Method by membrane filtration (ISO 16266:2006)

Qualité de l'eau - Détection et dénombrement de Wasserbeschaffenheit - Nachweis und Zählung von

Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Méthode par filtration sur Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Membranfiltrationsverfahren
membrane (ISO 16266:2006) (ISO 16266:2006)

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Foreword
The text of ISO 16266:2006 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 16266:2008 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text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2008.

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.

This document supersedes EN 12780:2002.

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, Cyprus, Czech
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Endorsement notice

The text of ISO 16266:2006 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 16266:2008 without any modification.
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Contents Page

Foreword............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 2
4 Principle ................................................................................................................................................. 2
5 Diluents, culture media and reagents................................................................................................. 2
6 Apparatus and glassware .................................................................................................................... 5
7 Sampling ................................................................................................................................................ 5
8 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 6
9 Expression of results ........................................................................................................................... 7
10 Test report ............................................................................................................................................. 8
11 Performance data.................................................................................................................................. 8
12 Interferences ......................................................................................................................................... 9
13 Quality assurance ................................................................................................................................. 9
Annex A (informative) Further information about Pseudomonas aeruginosa........................................... 10
Annex B (informative) Alternative media ....................................................................................................... 11
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 16266 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Water quality, Subcommittee SC 4,
Microbiological methods.

This International Standard is the equivalent of EN 12780:2002.

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Introduction
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen of man that is capable of growth in water at very low
nutrient concentrations. At source and during marketing, a natural mineral water or a spring water is to be free
from Pseudomonas aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample examined (see, e.g. Council Directive 80/777/EEC[1] and
Council Directive 96/70/EC[2]). Other bottled waters offered for sale are also to be free of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa in any 250 ml sample (see, e.g. Council Directive 98/83/EC[3]). Other waters, including pool waters
and water for human consumption, may sometimes be tested for Pseudomonas aeruginosa for reasons of public
health. In these cases, it is typical to examine 100 ml volumes.

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Water quality — Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas

aeruginosa — Method by membrane filtration

WARNING — Persons using this International Standard should be familiar with normal laboratory
practice. This standard 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 according to this International Standard
be carried out by suitably trained staff.

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for the isolation and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in
samples of bottled water by a membrane filtration technique. This method can also be applied to other types of
water with a low background flora, for example, pool waters and waters intended for human consumption.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods

ISO 5667-1, Water quality — Sampling — Part 1: Guidance on the design of sampling programmes and
sampling techniques

ISO 5667-21), Water quality — Sampling — Part 2: Guidance on sampling techniques

ISO 5667-3, Water quality — Sampling — Part 3: Guidance on the preservation and handling of water samples

ISO 6887-1, Microbiology of food and feeding stuffs — Preparation of test samples, initial suspension and
decimal dilutions for microbiological examination — Part 1: General rules for the preparation of the initial
suspension and decimal dilutions

ISO 7704, Water quality — Evaluation of membrane filters used for microbiological analyses

ISO 8199, Water quality — General guidance on the enumeration of micro-organisms by culture

ISO 194582), Water quality — Sampling for microbiological analysis

1) ISO 5667-1 and ISO 5667-2 are currently undergoing joint revision, which will be published as ISO 5667-1.
2) To be published.

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
micro-organisms that grow on selective media containing cetrimide and produce pyocyanin, or
micro-organisms that grow on selective media containing cetrimide, are oxidase positive, fluoresce under UV
radiation (360 ± 20) nm, and are able to produce ammonia from acetamide

4 Principle

4.1 Filtration

A measured volume of the water sample, or a dilution of the sample, is filtered through a membrane filter of
0,45 µm. The membrane filter is placed on the selective medium and incubated under the conditions specified
for the medium.

4.2 Enumeration

The numbers of presumptive Pseudomonas aeruginosa are obtained by counting the number of characteristic
colonies on the membrane filter after incubation. Pyocyanin-producing colonies are considered as confirmed
Pseudomonas aeruginosa but other fluorescing or reddish brown colonies require confirmation.

4.3 Confirmation

Subcultures of colonies requiring confirmation are made from the membrane filter onto plates of nutrient agar
(but see Annex B). After incubation, cultures that were not initially fluorescent are tested for the oxidase
reaction, and oxidase-positive cultures are tested for the production of fluorescein and the ability to produce
ammonia from acetamide. Cultures that were fluorescent initially are tested for the ability to produce ammonia
from acetamide.

5 Diluents, culture media and reagents

Use reagents of analytical reagent quality in the preparation of culture media and diluents, unless otherwise
specified. Prepare the medium as follows and add the selective agents as supplements at the given
concentrations or use commercially available media and reagents prepared according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Prepare media and reagents using water grade 3 as specified in ISO 3696, or water of equivalent
purity and free from substances which might inhibit growth under the conditions of the test.

5.1 Culture medium

Use the following medium for the determination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

5.1.1 Pseudomonas agar base/CN-agar

5.1.1.1 Composition

Gelatin peptone 16,0 g

Casein hydrolysate 10,0 g

Potassium sulfate (anhydrous) (K2SO4) 10,0 g

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Magnesium chloride (anhydrous) (MgCl2) 1,4 g

Glycerol 10 ml

Agar 11,0 g to 18,0 g

Water (distilled or equivalent) 1 000 ml

NOTE The amount of agar required depends on the gel strength. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the agar
used.

CN supplement

Hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (cetrimide) 0,2 g

Nalidixic acid 0,015 g

5.1.1.2 Preparation

Suspend the peptone, casein hydrolysate, potassium sulfate, magnesium chloride and agar in 1 000 ml of
distilled water (or equivalent). Add 10 ml of glycerol. Heat to boiling in order to dissolve completely and
sterilize by autoclaving at (121 ± 3) °C for 15 min. Allow the medium to cool to (45 to 50) °C. Add the CN
supplement rehydrated in 2 ml of sterile distilled water, mix well and add to the sterile molten basal medium.
Mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes to give a depth of at least 5 mm of agar. The final pH of the solidified
medium should correspond to 7,1 ± 0,2 at 25 °C. Store prepared plates in the dark protected from desiccation
at (5 ± 3) °C and use within 1 month. Do not keep the agar molten for more than 4 h. Do not remelt the
medium.

5.2 Confirmatory media and reagents

5.2.1 King's B medium

5.2.1.1 Composition

Peptone 20,0 g

Glycerol 10 ml

Di-potassium hydrogen phosphate (K2HPO4) 1,5 g

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4·7H2O) 1,5 g

Agar 15,0 g

Water (distilled or equivalent) 1 000 ml

5.2.1.2 Preparation

Dissolve the ingredients in the water by heating. Cool down to (45 to 50) °C and adjust the pH corresponding
to 7,2 ± 0,2 at 25 °C, using either hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. Dispense the medium in 5 ml
aliquots into culture tubes which are capped and autoclaved at (121 ± 3) °C for 15 min. Allow the tubes to cool
and solidify in slants.

Store in the dark at (5 ± 3) °C and use within 3 months.

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5.2.2 Acetamide broth

5.2.2.1 Composition

Solution A

Potassium di-hydrogenphosphate (KH2PO4) 1,0 g

Magnesium sulfate (anhydrous) (MgSO4) 0,2 g

Acetamide 2,0 g

Sodium chloride (NaCl) 0,2 g

Water (distilled or equivalent, ammonia free) 900 ml

Dissolve the ingredients in water and then adjust the pH to correspond to 7,0 ± 0,5 at 25 °C with either
hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide.

CAUTION — Acetamide is carcinogenic and irritant — appropriate precautions shall be taken when
weighing out, preparing and discarding the medium.

Solution B

Sodium molybdate (Na2MoO4·2H2O) 0,5 g

Iron sulfate heptahydrate (FeSO4·7H2O) 0,05 g

Water 100 ml

5.2.2.2 Preparation

To prepare the acetamide broth, add 1 ml of solution B to 900 ml of a freshly prepared solution A (5.2.2.1).
Add water with constant stirring to a total volume of 1 l. Dispense this mixture in 5 ml aliquots to culture tubes
which are then capped and sterilized in an autoclave at (121 ± 3) °C for 15 min. Store in the dark at (5 ± 3) °C
and use within 3 months.

5.2.3 Nutrient agar

5.2.3.1 Composition

Peptone 5,0 g

Meat extract 1,0 g

Yeast extract 2,0 g

Sodium chloride (NaCl) 5,0 g

Agar 15,0 g

Water 1 000 ml

5.2.3.2 Preparation

Dissolve the ingredients in the water by heating. Sterilize by autoclaving at (121 ± 3) °C for 15 min. The pH of
the solidified prepared medium should correspond to 7,4 ± 0,2 at 25 °C. Dry the plates to remove excess
surface moisture before use. Store prepared plates in the dark protected from desiccation at (5 ± 3) °C and
use within 1 month.

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5.2.4 Oxidase reagent

5.2.4.1 Composition

Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride 0,1 g

Water 10 ml

5.2.4.2 Preparation

Dissolve the tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride in the water immediately before use and protect
from light. This reagent is not stable. Prepare in small amounts freshly before use.

Alternatively, use commercially available oxidase tests.

5.2.5 Nessler reagent

5.2.5.1 Composition

Mercuric chloride (HgCI2) 10 g

Potassium iodide (KI) 7g

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) 16 g

Water (ammonia free) to 100 ml

Dissolve 10 g of HgCI2 and 7 g of KI in a small quantity of water and add this mixture slowly, with stirring, to a
cooled solution of 16 g of NaOH dissolved in 50 ml of water. Dilute to 100 ml. Store in rubber-stoppered
borosilicate glassware out of sunlight for a maximum of 1 year.

CAUTION — HgCI2 is toxic – avoid ingestion.

6 Apparatus and glassware

Use usual microbiological laboratory equipment.

6.1 Glassware

Sterilize all glassware at (170 ± 5) °C for 1 h in a dry oven or at (121 ± 3) °C for 15 min in an autoclave before
use.

6.2 Incubator, capable of being maintained at (36 ± 2) °C.

6.3 Ultra violet lamp, capable of emitting radiation of wavelength (360 ± 20) nm.

6.4 Sterile membrane filters, with nominal pore size of 0,45 µm.

Check filters on a regular basis as specified in ISO 7704.

7 Sampling
Carry out the collection, preservation and handling of samples as specified in ISO 5667-1, ISO 5667-2,
ISO 5667-3 and ISO 19458.

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8 Procedure

8.1 General

Carry out the membrane filtration technique as specified in ISO 8199, and prepare the dilutions as specified in
ISO 6887-1.

8.2 Membrane filtration

Filter volumes of the water sample or portions of the dilution through a sterile cellulose ester membrane filter
with a rated pore diameter equivalent to 0,45 µm. As specified in ISO 8199, place each membrane on a Petri
dish containing CN agar (5.1) ensuring no air is trapped beneath the membrane.

8.3 Incubation of plates

Incubate the Petri dishes at (36 ± 2) °C for (44 ± 4) h in containers and protect against desiccation.

8.4 Examination of membranes

Examine the membranes for growth after (22 ± 2) h and (44 ± 4) h.

Count all colonies that produce blue/green (pyocyanin) colour as confirmed Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Examine the membrane under UV radiation. Note that prolonged periods under UV illumination should be
avoided otherwise the colonies may be killed and fail to grow on the confirmatory media. Count all
non-pyocyanin producing colonies that fluoresce as presumptive Pseudomonas aeruginosa and confirm their
identity using acetamide broth as described below.

Count all other reddish brown pigmented colonies that do not fluoresce as presumptive Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and confirm their identity using the oxidase test, acetamide broth, and King’s B media as
described below. The reading after (22 ± 2) h is performed in case of overgrowth and merging of colonies
which may occur after (44 ± 4) h. Whichever count is the highest should be used to calculate the number of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Clause 9.

Table 1 summarizes the selection of colonies and confirmation steps.

Table 1 — Steps required for the confirmation of colonies growing on CN agar

Description of colony Ammonia from Production of Fluorescence on Confirmed as

on CN agar acetamide oxidase King’s B Pseudomonas
aeruginosa

Blue/green NTa NT NT Yes

Fluorescent + NT NT Yes
(not blue/green)
Reddish brown + + + Yes
Other types NT NT NT No
a NT: not tested.

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8.5 Confirmation

8.5.1 Nutrient agar

Subculture all, or if impracticable as many as possible (see ISO 8199) of the colonies requiring confirmation
from the membrane filter and incubate for (22 ± 2) h at (36 ± 2) °C. Check the subcultures for purity and test
those that were initially reddish brown for the oxidase reaction (8.5.2).

8.5.2 Oxidase test

Place 2 to 3 drops of freshly prepared oxidase reagent (5.2.4) onto a filter paper in a Petri dish.

With a platinum (not Ni chrome) wire loop, plastics loop, stick or glass rod, smear some of the growth on the
prepared filter paper. Regard the appearance of a deep blue-purple colour within 10 s as a positive reaction.
Alternatively, use commercially available oxidase tests following the manufacturers instructions.

8.5.3 King's B medium

Subculture oxidase positive reddish brown cultures from 8.5.1 onto King’s B medium and incubate up to 5 d at
(36 ± 2) °C 3). Examine the growth under UV radiation daily and note the presence of any fluorescence.
Record as positive any fluorescence appearing up to 5 d.

8.5.4 Acetamide broth

Inoculate a tube with the subculture from 8.5.1, and incubate at (36 ± 2) °C for (22 ± 2) h. Add 1 to 2 drops of
Nessler reagent (5.2.5) and examine the tubes for the production of ammonia, characterized by the production
of a colour varying from yellow to brick red depending upon concentration.

8.5.5 Enumeration

Count as confirmed Pseudomonas aeruginosa all colonies which produce pyocyanin (blue/green pigment) or
which are oxidase positive, fluoresce under UV radiation (8.4 or 8.5.3) and are able to produce ammonia from
acetamide (8.5.4).

NOTE Colonies which fluoresce on the primary membrane are invariably oxidase positive so they do not need to be
tested for this parameter (see Table 1).

9 Expression of results
From the number of characteristic colonies counted on the membranes, and taking account of the proportion
of confirmatory tests performed, calculate the number of confirmed Pseudomonas aeruginosa present in a
specific volume of the water. For mineral water, spring water and other bottled waters, the volume will be
250 ml (see, e.g. References [1], [2] and [3] in the Bibliography). For other waters, the volume will usually be
100 ml.

3) Usually 24 h is sufficient.

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EXAMPLE

If

⎯ P is the number of blue/green colonies; all counted as confirmed target;

⎯ F is the number of fluorescent colonies;

⎯ R is the number of reddish brown colonies;

⎯ nF is the number of fluorescent colonies tested for ammonia production;

⎯ cF is the number of fluorescent colonies positive for ammonia production;

⎯ nR is the number of reddish brown colonies tested for ammonia and oxidase production and fluorescence on
King's B;

⎯ cR is the number of reddish brown colonies positive for ammonia and oxidase production and fluorescence on
King's B.

Then, the number of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is equal to P + F(cF/nF) + R(cR/nR) per volume of sample examined.

Alternatively, express the results qualitatively by stating that Pseudomonas aeruginosa were present or
absent in the volume of water examined.

10 Test report
The test report shall specify the following:

a) a reference to this International Standard (ISO 16266:2006);

b) all details necessary for complete identification of the sample;

c) the results obtained expressed in accordance with Clause 9;

d) any particular occurrence(s) observed during the course of the analysis and any operation(s) not
specified in the method or considered optional, which may have influenced the results.

11 Performance data
In a trial in six laboratories from five countries, the following results were obtained (see Table 2).

Table 2 — Pseudomonas agar trial — Mean recoveries (%) relative to the count
on nutrient agar after dilution in distilled water and filtration

Strain Incubation %
1 24 h 101,7
48 h 100,1
2 24 h 92,6
48 h 91,3
3 24 h 104,4
48 h 124,8
4 24 h 94,7
48 h 91,3

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12 Interferences
Where large numbers of presumptive Pseudomonas aeruginosa are isolated, the spreading nature of colonies
can hinder precise quantitative assessment.

13 Quality assurance
Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCTC 10332 can be used as positive control and E. coli NCTC 9001 as negative
control for all stages.

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Annex A
(informative)

Further information about Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the type species of the genus Pseudomonas.

It is a Gram negative, non-sporing rod which is oxidase and catalase positive. It exhibits oxidative metabolism
as indicated by the Hugh and Leifson test, generally reduces nitrate beyond the stage of nitrite and produces
ammonia from the breakdown of acetamide. Most strains (98 %) produce a water-soluble fluorescing pigment.
The majority of strains are capable of growth at 42 °C but not at 4 °C which differentiates Pseudomonas
aeruginosa from Pseudomonas fluorescens which grows at 4 °C but not 42 °C.

Gelatin is liquefied, casein is hydrolysed, but starch is not hydrolysed. The pigment pyocyanin (blue-green) is
produced by more than 90 % of strains.

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Annex B
(informative)

Alternative media

Alternative media to nutrient agar can be used, provided they are non-selective and do not contain a
fermentable carbohydrate.

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Bibliography

[1] Council Directive 80/777/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the
exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters. Official Journal of the European Communities,
L229, 1980, pp. 1-10

[2] Directive 96/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive
80/777/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the exploitation and
marketing of natural mineral waters. Official Journal of the European Communities, L299, 1996,
pp. 26-28

[3] Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Official Journal of
the European Communities, L330, 1998, pp. 32-53

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