SIST ISO 6107:2026/Amd 1:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 01-May-2026
• ICS: 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 13.060.01 - Water quality in general
• Technical Committee: KAV - Water quality
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 23-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 27-Sep-2026
• Ref Project: ISO 6107:2021/Amd 1:2026 - Water quality — Vocabulary — Amendment 1

• Amends: SIST ISO 6107:2026 - Water quality - Vocabulary
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2026

Overview

SIST ISO 6107:2026/Amd 1:2026 is an important amendment to the international standard for water quality vocabulary, initially established as ISO 6107. Published by SIST and prepared by ISO Technical Committee 147 on Water Quality, this amendment focuses on updating and refining specific terminology related to water quality. Accurate and consistent vocabulary is essential for professionals and organizations working in water treatment, analysis, and management, ensuring clear communication and harmonized practices.

This amendment updates critical definitions tied to water quality, supporting global efforts to standardize water-related practices across industries and regions.

Key Topics

The amendment introduces revised definitions and clarifies terminology within the context of water quality assessment. Key areas addressed include:

• Abiotic Degradation
  The amendment defines abiotic degradation as the process by which a substance is chemically or physically broken down into smaller particles. Examples of such processes are hydrolysis and photolysis.

• Coliform Bacteria
  The updated definition covers total coliform organisms as gram-negative, non-spore-forming, cytochrome oxidase-negative rod-shaped bacteria capable of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic growth. They produce the enzyme β-D-galactosidase and can survive or multiply in natural environments, highlighting their relevance in water quality assessments.

• Interstitial Water
  Interstitial water refers to water retained in the spaces between solid particles, which is significant in soil and sediment analysis.

By refining these definitions, the amendment supports consistent usage and interpretation among stakeholders involved in water monitoring, regulation, and research.

Applications

The standardized vocabulary in SIST ISO 6107:2026/Amd 1:2026 serves multiple practical purposes:

• Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment
  Laboratories and agencies rely on precise terminology for accurate sampling, testing, and reporting of water quality indicators such as coliform bacteria.

• Environmental Research
  Consistency in definitions enables effective comparison and analysis of results in fields such as hydrology, ecology, and environmental engineering.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Government bodies and regulatory agencies use standardized terms when establishing criteria and guidelines for safe drinking water, environmental protection, and wastewater management.

• International Collaboration
  Common vocabulary fosters cooperation in cross-border projects, research, and reporting, ultimately supporting global initiatives for safe and sustainable water resources.

• Education and Training
  Universities and training centers use these terms in educational materials, promoting a shared understanding among the next generation of water quality professionals.

Related Standards

SIST ISO 6107:2026/Amd 1:2026 is part of a broader family of international water quality standards that facilitate global harmonization and technical exchange. Related standards include:

• ISO 6107:2021 – Water Quality – Vocabulary
  The foundational document for terminology in water quality.

• ISO 5667 series – Water Quality Sampling
  Standards focused on techniques and procedures for water sampling.

• ISO 10523 – Water Quality – Determination of pH
  Relevant for laboratories conducting fundamental water quality analyses.

• ISO 9308 series – Detection and Enumeration of Coliform Bacteria and E. coli
  Directly related to the terminology for coliform testing.

For full access to these standards and their latest amendments, visit the ISO website or consult your national standards body.

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By referencing SIST ISO 6107:2026/Amd 1:2026, professionals ensure precision and alignment with global best practices in water quality analysis and reporting, enhancing the reliability and comparability of data worldwide.

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ISO 6107
First edition
Water quality — Vocabulary
2021-06
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
Qualité de l'eau — Vocabulaire
2026-04
AMENDEMENT 1
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Qualité de l'eau — Vocabulaire
2021-06
AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Water quality — Vocabulary
2026-04
AMENDMENT 1
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST ISO 6107:2026/oPRF Amd 1:2026
01-april-2026
Kakovost vode - Slovar - Dopolnilo 1
Water quality - Vocabulary - Amendment 1
Qualité de l'eau - Vocabulaire - Amendement 1
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO 6107:2021/PRF Amd 1
ICS:
01.040.13 Okolje. Varovanje zdravja. Environment. Health
Varnost (Slovarji) protection. Safety
(Vocabularies)
13.060.01 Kakovost vode na splošno Water quality in general
oSIST ISO 6107:2026/oPRF Amd 1:2026 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST ISO 6107:2026/oPRF Amd 1:2026

oSIST ISO 6107:2026/oPRF Amd 1:2026
International
Standard
ISO 6107
First edition
Water quality — Vocabulary
2021-06
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
Qualité de l'eau — Vocabulaire
AMENDEMENT 1
PROOF/ÉPREUVE
Reference number
ISO 6107:2021/Amd.1:2026(en) © ISO 2026

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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 technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
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with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of
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