# Council Directive 98/57/EC of 20 July 1998 on the control of Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al., Division 2.1.1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

At selected sampling points, collect water samples by filling disposable sterile tubes or bottles at a depth if possible below 30 cm and within 2 m from the bank. For processing and sewage effluents, collect samples from the point of effluent discharge. Sample sizes up to 500 ml per sampling point are recommended. If smaller samples are preferred, it is advisable to take samples on at least three occasions per sampling point, each sample consisting of two replicated sub-samples of at least 30 ml. For intensive survey work, select at least three sampling points per 3 km of watercourse and ensure that tributaries entering the watercourse are also sampled.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/57/annex/II/section/IV/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-57/annex-II/section-IV/division-2/division-2.1/division-2.1.1
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