Standards

This standard describes the properties of mercury the nature of hazards associated with it and essential information on its storage, handling packing , labelling disposal of waste and personal preventive measures.

This standard sets out guidelines parameters which will be used to monitor the effluent quality for different types of industries operating in Guyana.  This standard does not apply to industrial operations of mining, forestry operations and agricultural infiltration, seepage and run-off.  This standard is expected to operate under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on Water Quality Management

This standard specifies the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for lacquer. 

This standard specifies methods of sampling and test for thinners and solvents for paints.  It covers the methods for determination of colour, relative density, distillation range, residue on evaporation, tests for corrosive sulphur, freedom from chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents and benzene, kauri butanol value, aniline point and mixed aniline point, acid wash test, test for hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans, freedom from lead, flash point and keeping quality.

This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for Biochemical Oxygen Demand five days (BOD₅) in water and wastewater.  It shall be read in conjunction with the latest version of GYS 207 “Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge into the environment.”

 This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for solids in water and wastewater.

This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for, dissolved oxygen in water and wastewater.  It shall be read in conjunction with latest edition of GYS 207, “Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge into the environment.

This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for nitrogen in water and wastewater. This standard shall be read in conjunction with GYS 207:2002, “Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge into the environment”.

This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for chloride in waste and waste water. It shall be read in conjunction with the latest version of GYS 207, “Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge into the environment”.

This standard prescribes methods of sampling and testing for surfactants in water and wastewater. This standard shall be read in conjunction with the latest edition of GYS 207, “Interim guidelines for industrial effluent discharge into the environment.”