159.126—Coliform test: Type II devices.
        
        (a) 
         The arithmetic mean of the fecal coliform bacteria in 38 of 40 samples of effluent from a Type II device during the test described in  § 159.121 must be 200 per 100 milliliters or less when tested in accordance with  40 CFR Part 136.
    
    
        
        (b) 
         The 40 samples must be taken from the device as follows: During each of the 10 test days, one sample must be taken at the beginning, middle and end of an 8-consecutive hour period with one additional sample taken immediately following the peak capacity processing period.