This instructor's manual presents material on basic bacteriological laboratory procedures as required by Federal Register Water Quality Guidelines. Course topics include: characteristics, occurrences, and significance of bacterial indicators of pollution; bacteriological water quality standards and criteria; collection and handling of samples; laboratory test procedures; and data analysis. The guide consists of two major parts. Part I contains information required for course planning and management. Part II consists of a series of worksheets which provide learning objectives and a suggested instructional approach for each topic included in the training manual. (CO)