EN ISO 7887:2011

Water quality - Examination and determination of colour (ISO 7887:2011)

ISO 7887:2011 specifies four different methods, designated A to D, for the examination of colour.
The previously most employed method for assessment of water colour in water treatment plants, limnological surveys, etc. was based on the hexachloroplatinate scale. Methods C and D are harmonized with this traditional procedure.
Method A involves examination of apparent colour by visually observing a water sample in a bottle. This gives only preliminary information, for example for use in field work. Only the apparent colour can be reported.
Method B involves determination of the true colour of a water sample using optical apparatus and is applicable to raw and potable water and to industrial water of low colour. A subclause on interferences is included.
Method C involves determination of the true colour of a water sample using optical apparatus for comparison with hexachloroplatinate concentration at wavelength, λ = 410 nm. A subclause on interferences is included.
Method D involves determination of colour by visual comparison with hexachloroplatinate standard solutions and can be applied to raw and drinking water. A subclause on interferences is included.
Methods A and B are appropriate if the colour hue of the sample differs from the hue of the matching solution.
When stating the result, the procedure used (methods A to D) is also recorded.

Wasserbeschaffenheit - Untersuchung und Bestimmung der Färbung (ISO 7887:2011)

Diese Internationale Norm legt vier verschiedene Verfahren, als A bis D benannt, zur Bestimmung der Färbung fest.
Das bisher bei der Beurteilung der Färbung von Wasser in Wasseraufbereitungsanlagen, bei limnologischen Untersuchungen usw. am häufigsten angewendete Verfahren beruht auf der Hexachloroplatinat Skala [1]. Die Verfahren C und D sind mit diesem herkömmlichen Verfahren [2] und [3] abgestimmt.
Verfahren A beinhaltet ein Verfahren zur Untersuchung der scheinbaren Färbung durch Betrachtung einer Wasser¬probe in einer Flasche. Damit wird nur eine vorläufige Information erhalten, beispielsweise bei Untersuchungen vor Ort. Das Ergebnis kann nur als scheinbare Färbung angegeben werden.
Verfahren B beinhaltet ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der wahren Färbung einer Wasserprobe mit Hilfe eines optischen Gerätes. Es ist auf Roh  und Trinkwasser und auf schwach gefärbtes Industrieabwasser anwendbar. Zu Störungen siehe entsprechender Abschnitt.
Verfahren C beinhaltet ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der wahren Färbung einer Wasserprobe mit Hilfe eines optischen Gerätes zum Vergleich mit einer Hexachloroplatinat Konzentration bei einer Wellenlänge von λ = 410 nm. Zu Störungen siehe entsprechender Abschnitt.
Verfahren D beinhaltet ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Färbung durch visuellen Vergleich mit Hexachloroplatinat Standardlösungen. Es kann auf Roh  und Trinkwasser angewendet werden. Zu Störungen siehe entsprechender Abschnitt.
Die Verfahren C und D werden empfohlen, wenn sich der Farbton der Probe vom Farbton der Vergleichslösung unterscheidet.
ANMERKUNG 1   Unter Umständen ist es erforderlich, stark gefärbte Wässer vor der Untersuchung oder Bestimmung zu verdünnen. Das kann jedoch die physikalisch chemischen Bedingungen verändern und zu einer Farbänderung führen.
ANMERKUNG 2   In dieser Internationalen Norm beschreibt Anhang A eine interne Qualitätskontrolle für alle Verfahren.
Bei der Angabe des Ergebnisses ist das angewendete Verfahren (Verfahren A bis D) unbedingt mit anzu-geben.

Qualité de l'eau - Examen et détermination de la couleur (ISO 7887:2011)

L'ISO 7887:2011 spécifie quatre méthodes différentes, désignées A à D, d'examen de la couleur.
La méthode qui était la plus couramment utilisée pour l'évaluation de la couleur de l'eau dans les installations de traitement de l'eau, les études limnologiques, etc. était basée sur l'échelle de couleur à l'hexachloroplatinate. Les méthodes C et D sont harmonisées avec cette méthode traditionnelle.
La méthode A implique l'examen de la couleur apparente par observation visuelle d'un échantillon d'eau dans une bouteille. Cette méthode donne uniquement une première indication, pour une application sur le terrain, par exemple. Seule la couleur apparente peut être déterminée.
La méthode B implique la détermination de la couleur vraie d'un échantillon d'eau au moyen d'un appareillage optique, et peut être appliquée aux eaux brutes et potables, ainsi qu'aux eaux industrielles faiblement colorées. Un paragraphe concernant les interférences est inclus.
La méthode C implique la détermination de la couleur vraie d'un échantillon d'eau au moyen d'un appareillage optique par comparaison avec la concentration d'hexachloroplatinate à une longueur d'onde λ = 410 nm. Un paragraphe concernant les interférences est inclus.
La méthode D implique la détermination de la couleur par comparaison visuelle avec des solutions étalons d'hexachloroplatinate et peut être appliquée aux eaux brutes et potables. Un paragraphe concernant les interférences est inclus.
Les méthodes A et B sont appropriées si la teinte de l'échantillon diffère de celle de la solution étalon.
Dans le rapport d'essai, le mode opératoire utilisé (méthodes A à D) est également consigné.

Kakovost vode - Pregled in določevanje barve (ISO 7887:2011)

Ta mednarodni standard določa štiri različne metode, označene od A do D, za pregled barve. V preteklosti najpogosteje uporabljana metoda za presojo barve vode v čistilnih napravah, pri limnoloških raziskavah itd. je temeljila na lestvici heksakloroplatinata. Metodi C in D sta usklajeni s tem tradicionalnim postopkom. Metoda A vključuje presojo dejanske barve z vizualnim opazovanjem vodnega vzorca v steklenici. To daje samo predhodne informacije, na primer pri uporabi na terenu. Poročati je mogoče samo o dejanski barvi. Metoda B vključuje določevanje realne barve vodnega vzorca z optično napravo in se uporablja za neobdelano in pitno vodo ter industrijsko vodo, ki ni močno obarvana. Vključena je podtočka o motnjah. Metoda C vključuje določevanje realne barve vodnega vzorca z optično napravo za primerjavo s koncentracijo heksakloroplatinata pri valovni dolžini – 410 nm. Vključena je podtočka o motnjah. Metoda D vključuje določevanje barve z vizualno primerjavo s standardnimi raztopinami heksakloroplatinata in se lahko uporablja za neobdelano in pitno vodo. Vključena je podtočka o motnjah. Metodi A in B sta ustrezni, če se barvni odtenek vzorca razlikuje od odtenka ujemajoče se raztopine. Pri navajanju rezultata se zabeleži tudi uporabljeni postopek (metode od A do D).

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2011
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2012
• ICS: 13.060.30 - Sewage water
• ICS: 13.060.60 - Examination of physical properties of water
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 230 - Water analysis
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 230 - Water analysis
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2011
• Due Date: 13-Sep-2010
• Completion Date: 15-Dec-2011
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 7887:2012 - Water quality - Examination and determination of colour (ISO 7887:2011)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 7887:1994 - Water quality - Examination and determination of colour (ISO 7887:1994)
• Effective Date: 11-Jan-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Water quality - Examination and determination of colour (ISO 7887:2011)
Wasserbeschaffenheit - Untersuchung und Bestimmung der Färbung (ISO 7887:2011)
Qualité de l'eau - Examen et détermination de la couleur (ISO 7887:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 7887:2011
ICS:
13.060.60 Preiskava fizikalnih lastnosti Examination of physical
vode properties of water
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 7887
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2011
ICS 13.060.60 Supersedes EN ISO 7887:1994
English Version
Water quality - Examination and determination of colour (ISO
7887:2011)
Qualité de l'eau - Examen et détermination de la couleur Wasserbeschaffenheit - Untersuchung und Bestimmung
(ISO 7887:2011) der Färbung (ISO 7887:2011)
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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 7887:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147 "Water quality"
in collaboration with 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 June 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2012.
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 ISO 7887:1994.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 7887:2011 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 7887:2011 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7887
Third edition
2011-12-15
Water quality — Examination and
determination of colour
Qualité de l'eau — Examen et détermination de la couleur

Reference number
ISO 7887:2011(E)
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ISO 7887:2011(E)
Contents Page
Foreword . iv
1  Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 2
4  Method A: Visual examination . 2
5  Method B: Determination of the true colour using optical instruments . 3
6  Method C: Determination of true colour using optical instruments for determination of
absorbance at wavelength   410 nm . 5
7  Method D: Visual method for the determination of the colour in natural water . 9
8  Test report . 10
Annex A (informative) Quality control . 12
Annex B (informative) Precision data . 13
Bibliography . 15

ISO 7887:2011(E)
Foreword
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ISO 7887 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Water quality, Subcommittee SC 2, Physical,
chemical and biochemical methods.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 7887:1994), which has been technically
revised.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 7887:2011(E)

Water quality — Examination and determination of colour
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 in accordance with this International
Standard be carried out by suitably qualified staff.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies four different methods, designated A to D, for the examination of colour.
The previously most employed method for assessment of water colour in water treatment plants, limnological
surveys, etc. was based on the hexachloroplatinate scale (Reference [1]). Methods C and D are harmonized
with this traditional procedure (References [2][3]).
Method A involves examination of apparent colour by visually observing a water sample in a bottle. This gives
only preliminary information, for example for use in field work. Only the apparent colour can be reported.
Method B involves determination of the true colour of a water sample using optical apparatus and is applicable
to raw and potable water and to industrial water of low colour. A subclause on interferences is included.
Method C involves determination of the true colour of a water sample using optical apparatus for comparison
with hexachloroplatinate concentration at wavelength,   410 nm. A subclause on interferences is included.
Method D involves determination of colour by visual comparison with hexachloroplatinate standard solutions
and can be applied to raw and drinking water. A subclause on interferences is included.
Methods A and B are appropriate if the colour hue of the sample differs from the hue of the matching solution.
NOTE 1 Under certain circumstances, strongly coloured water samples require dilution before examination or
determination. However, this can alter the physical-chemical conditions leading to a change in colour.
NOTE 2 An internal quality control procedure for all methods specified in this International Standard is given in
Annex A. Precision data are given in Annex B.
When stating the result, the procedure used (methods A to D) is also recorded.
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 5667-3, Water quality — Sampling — Part 3: Preservation and handling of water samples
ISO 10523, Water quality — Determination of pH
ISO 7887:2011(E)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
apparent colour of water
colour due to dissolved substances and undissolved suspended matter, determined in the original water
sample without filtration or centrifugation
3.2
colour of water
optical property that causes the changing of the spectral composition of transmitted visible light
3.3
dissolved organic carbon
DOC
sum of organically bound carbon present in water originating from compounds passing through a membrane filter of
0,45 µm pore size, including cyanate and thiocyanate
[6]
[ISO 8245:1999, 3.4]
NOTE DOC in natural waters often originates from natgural organic matter (NOM), a complex mixture of compounds
formed as a result of the breakdown of animal and plant material in the environment. The composition of the mixture is
strongly dependent on the environmental source. Spectroscopic methods are often used to characterize the dissolved
organic matter in natural waters (Reference [4]). The ratio of UV absorbance and DOC concentration (specific UV-
absorption, SUVA) has proved to be useful for optimization of water treatment processes.
3.4
specific colour
ratio between the true colour of a sample and its concentration of dissolved organic carbon
3.5
true colour of water
colour due only to dissolved substances, determined after filtration of the water sample through a membrane
filter of pore size 0,45 μm
4 Method A: Visual examination
4.1 Sampling bottles
Colourless bottle, see ISO 5667-3.
Maintain all glassware that comes into contact with the sample in a scrupulously clean condition by washing
1
with hydrochloric acid [c(HCI)  2 mol l ] or with surfactant cleaning solution which is recommended for
laboratory use. Finally rinse with water for washing (5.4.2) and allow to drain.
4.2 Sampling and samples
Collect samples in bottles (4.1) and carry out the colour test as soon as possible. If storage is unavoidable, the
samples can be stored for up to 5 days in the dark at 4 °C  2 °C. Prevent extensive aeration during storage,
especially in cases where colour-changing redox reactions are likely to occur.
4.3 Procedure
Shake the sample to solubilize any matter that can dissolve.
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Put the unfiltered sample into a bottle (4.1) and examine the sample in diffused light against a white
background for colour intensity and hue. Allow any suspended matter that settles to do so before examination.
4.4 Qualitative description
State the intensity of the colour (nil, pale, light or dark) and the h
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