ISO 8689-2:2000 PDF

Water quality — Biological classification of rivers — Part 2: Guidance on the presentation of biological quality data from surveys of benthic macroinvertebrates

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ISO 8689-2:2000

Water quality — Biological classification of rivers — Part 2: Guidance on the presentation of biological quality data from surveys of benthic macroinvertebrates

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 5
Publication date:: March 16, 2000
Edition:: ISO IS 8689 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 13.060.10

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Description (English):

La présente partie de l'ISO 8689 fixe les lignes directrices pour la présentation des données de qualité biologique relatives aux eaux courantes, à partir d'études des macro-invertébrés benthiques. Les lignes directrices sont applicables aux résultats des études utilisant des méthodes normalisées d'échantillonnage, et les procédures de classification indiquées dans l'ISO 8689-1. Il est reconnu que pour une évaluation complète de l'état écologique, il convient d'évaluer d'autres éléments de la qualité biologique.NOTE L'ISO 8689-1 donne une explication de la comparaison des différents indices utilisés dans les analyses d'études des macro-invertébrés benthiques.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 147/SC 5 - Biological methods
SKU: ISO 8689-2:2000

Abstract

Overview

ISO 8689-2:2000 provides guidance on the presentation of biological quality data for rivers based on surveys of benthic macroinvertebrates. It is the second part of ISO 8689 and is intended to be used with standard sampling and classification methods (notably ISO 8689-1). The standard focuses on how to display and communicate survey results-primarily via colour‑coded maps that show biological quality across river reaches.

Key Topics and Requirements

Scope: Presentation of biological quality data from benthic macroinvertebrate surveys of running waters, using standard sampling and classification procedures.
Reach concept: Watercourses should be divided into reaches-lengths defined by distinguishing physical, chemical or hydrological characteristics-so that biological quality is internally consistent.
Representative sampling site: Within each reach, select a site that reflects the reach’s biological quality; use that site’s results for presentation.
Sampling and identification: Follow referenced ISO sampling guidance (see Related Standards). Sorting and identification must suit the indices used in classification.
Classification and mapping:
- Produce a colour‑coded map showing reaches coloured by class (representative site).
- Required map elements: watercourse names, upstream/downstream reach limits, representative sampling site locations, and flow direction.
- Prescribed colour scheme (Table 1): Blue = High, Green = Good, Yellow = Moderate, Orange = Poor, Red = Bad.
- Black may be used (outside the classification) to indicate absence of indicator organisms (e.g., due to toxicity).
- Unsurveyed reaches should be shown as a fine black line to indicate data gaps.

Applications and Users

Practical uses of ISO 8689-2 include:

Pollution assessment and biological monitoring of rivers
Classification of water quality for regulatory reporting
Baseline mapping for habitat restoration and conservation planning
Tracking temporal or spatial changes in biological quality Primary users:
Environmental agencies and regulators
Aquatic ecologists and biomonitoring specialists
Environmental consultants and contractors conducting surveys
Researchers, NGOs and water resource managers

Related Standards

Normative references integral to implementing ISO 8689-2:

ISO 8689-1 - Guidance on interpretation of biological quality data
ISO 5667-3 - Sampling: preservation and handling
ISO 7828 - Handnet sampling guidance
ISO 8265 - Quantitative samplers for stony substrata
ISO 9391 - Sampling in deep waters and colonization samplers

Using ISO 8689-2 ensures consistent, transparent presentation of biological quality data from benthic macroinvertebrate surveys, supporting clear communication, mapping and decision‑making in river water quality management.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Scope: Presentation of biological quality data from benthic macroinvertebrate surveys of running waters, using standard sampling and classification procedures.
Reach concept: Watercourses should be divided into reaches-lengths defined by distinguishing physical, chemical or hydrological characteristics-so that biological quality is internally consistent.
Representative sampling site: Within each reach, select a site that reflects the reach’s biological quality; use that site’s results for presentation.
Sampling and identification: Follow referenced ISO sampling guidance (see Related Standards). Sorting and identification must suit the indices used in classification.
Classification and mapping:
- Produce a colour‑coded map showing reaches coloured by class (representative site).
- Required map elements: watercourse names, upstream/downstream reach limits, representative sampling site locations, and flow direction.
- Prescribed colour scheme (Table 1): Blue = High, Green = Good, Yellow = Moderate, Orange = Poor, Red = Bad.
- Black may be used (outside the classification) to indicate absence of indicator organisms (e.g., due to toxicity).
- Unsurveyed reaches should be shown as a fine black line to indicate data gaps.

Applications and Users

Practical uses of ISO 8689-2 include:

Pollution assessment and biological monitoring of rivers
Classification of water quality for regulatory reporting
Baseline mapping for habitat restoration and conservation planning
Tracking temporal or spatial changes in biological quality Primary users:
Environmental agencies and regulators
Aquatic ecologists and biomonitoring specialists
Environmental consultants and contractors conducting surveys
Researchers, NGOs and water resource managers

Related Standards

Normative references integral to implementing ISO 8689-2:

ISO 8689-1 - Guidance on interpretation of biological quality data
ISO 5667-3 - Sampling: preservation and handling
ISO 7828 - Handnet sampling guidance
ISO 8265 - Quantitative samplers for stony substrata
ISO 9391 - Sampling in deep waters and colonization samplers

ISO 8689-2:2000 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Applications and Users

Related Standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Applications and Users

Related Standards

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