ID:
policies-5
Name:
The Drinking Water Directive
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
chemistry and biology
Type of water:
drinking water
Water management focus:
management
Parameter change rate assumption:
Description:
The DWD sets quality standards for drinking water and requires drinking water quality to be monitored and reported.
Status:
effective
Effect Date:
1998 (revised 2021)
Resource:
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/water/drinking-water_en
Recommendations:
Ensures safe and clean drinking water for human consumption by setting quality standards and improving access, particularly for vulnerable groups.
