ASTM_D_5907_-_18.pdf

Designation:D590718Standard Test Methods forFilterable Matter(Total Dissolved Solids)and NonfilterableMatter(Total Suspended Solids)in Water1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5907;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 These test methods cover the determination of filterablematter,total dissolved solids(TDS),and nonfilterable matter,total suspended solids(TSS),in drinking,surface,and salinewaters,domestic and industrial wastes.The practical range ofthe determination of nonfilterable particulate matter(TSS)is 4to 20 000 mg/L.The practical range of the determination offilterable matter(TDS)is 10 mg/L to 150 000 g/g.Section 20on Quality Control pertains to these test methods.1.2 Since the results measured by these test methods areoperationally defined,careful attention must be paid to follow-ing the procedure as specified.1.3 The test method for the determination of nonfilterablematter(TSS)must not be used when water samples werecollected from open channel flow.For the determination ofmatter collected in open channel flow use Test Methods D3977.1.4 The test methods appear in the following order:Test Method A:Filterable Matter(TDS)andNonfilterable Matter(TSS),mg/LSections 10 14Test Method B:Total Dissolved SolidsHigh Precision Method,g/gSections 15 191.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.For a specific hazard statement,see Section 8.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1129 Terminology Relating to WaterD1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD1429 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Water and BrineD2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias ofApplicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on WaterD3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed ConduitsD3856 Guide for Management Systems in LaboratoriesEngaged in Analysis of WaterD3977 Test Methods for Determining Sediment Concentra-tion in Water SamplesD4411 Guide for Sampling Fluvial Sediment in MotionD5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specificationsfor Standard Test Methods for Water AnalysisD5905 Practice for the Preparation of Substitute WastewaterE319 Practice for the Evaluation of Single-Pan MechanicalBalancesE898 Test Method of Testing Top-Loading,Direct-ReadingLaboratory Scales and Balances3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard,refer toTerminology D1129.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 filterable matter,nalso commonly referred to as totaldissolved solids(TDS).3.2.1.1 DiscussionIt is that dissolved matter that is ca-pable of passing through a glass fiber filter and dried toconstant weight at 180C,as determined by following theprocedures outlined in this test method.3.2.2 nonfilterable matter,nalso commonly known astotal suspended solids(TSS).1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 onWater and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.05 on InorganicConstituents in Water.Current edition approved May 1,2018.Published May 2018.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D5907 13.DOI:10.1520/D5907-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.2.2.1 DiscussionIt is that particulate matter that is re-tained on a glass fiber filter and dried to a constant weight at103 to 105C,as determined by following the proceduresoutlined in these test methods.4.Significance and Use4.1 Solids,both