Water
Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (i.e. drinking water) aims to protect human health from the adverse effects resulting from any contamination of water intended for human consumption, by ensuring the water is clean and wholesome.
As a general rule, the Directive requires that drinking water meets specific chemical and microbiological standards. The quality of the drinking water must be monitored on a regular basis. If the drinking water constitutes a potential danger to the population, then its distribution must be prohibited or its use restricted. In such cases the consumers must be informed and given necessary advice. The potential deficiencies in the drinking water distribution system could cause non-compliance with the requirements of the Directive. Member States bear the responsibility for the quality of drinking water supplied to the population (including to hospitals), regardless of the reasons that might cause non-compliance with the quality requirements.
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