Revision of the council directive on the quality of water intended for human consumption

lEROTHEOS Papadopoulos
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lEROTHEOS Papadopoulos: European Commission DG XI

Environment Systems and Decisions, 1999, vol. 19, issue 1, 23-26

Abstract: Abstract The current European Directive for the quality of drinking water was originally proposed in 1975 and adopted in 1980. With improved scientific knowledge and a desire to simplify, consolidate and update existing legislation, the commission is currently revising the Directive. Proposed changes include a significant reduction in the value of the lead parameter, which will involve countries such as the UK with considerable expenditure related to the removal of lead pipes and fittings in the water systems. Water quality will in future be measured and expected to comply at the tap. Other proposed changes are also outlined.

Keywords: Water Quality; Drinking Water; Environmental Management; Nature Conservation; Water System (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1023/A:1006580705254

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