### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ; ### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to a third country and eligible for resettlement as indicated by the unhcr ;


### grant refugee status where the third - country national or the stateless person concerned qualifies as a refugee or subsidiary protection status where the third - country national or the stateless person concerned is eligible for subsidiary protection . the member state shall notify the third - country national or the stateless person concerned of that decision . the decision to grant refugee status or subsidiary protection status shall have the same effect as a decision to grant refugee status or to grant subsidiary protection status referred to in articles 13 and 19 of regulation no xxx / xxx [ qualification regulation ] , once the person concerned has entered the territory of a member state ; ### grant refugee status . the member state shall notify the third - country national or the stateless person concerned of that decision . the decision to grant refugee status shall have the same effect as a decision to grant refugee status referred to in articles 13 of regulation no xxx / xxx [ qualification regulation ] , once the person concerned has entered the territory of a member state ;


### persons for whom there are reasonable grounds for considering that they are a danger to the community , public policy , security , public health or the international relations of the member state examining the resettlement file , including where a second member state has required the member state examining the resettlement file to consult that second member state during the examination in relation to specific third - country nationals or stateless persons or specific categories of third - country nationals or stateless persons , that second member state has objected to their resettlement on these grounds ; ### persons for whom there are reasonable grounds for considering that they are a danger to the community , public policy , security or public health of the member state examining the resettlement file , including where a second member state has required the member state examining the resettlement file to consult that second member state during the examination in relation to specific third - country nationals or stateless persons or specific categories of third - country nationals or stateless persons , that second member state has justifiably objected to their resettlement on these grounds , stipulated in a reasoned opinion ;


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing targeted union resettlement schemes consistent with the annual union resettlement plan adopted pursuant to article 7 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 , supplementing this regulation , in order to establish targeted union resettlement schemes consistent with the multiannual union resettlement plan , adopted pursuant to article 7 , in accordance with paragraph 2 .


### for the purposes of this regulation ‘ resettlement’ means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which or within which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### for the purposes of this regulation ‘ resettlement’ means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection .


### in determining the regions or third countries from which resettlement shall occur within the union resettlement framework , in accordance with the implementing acts referred to in articles 7 and 8 , the following factors shall be taken into consideration : ### in determining the regions or third countries from which resettlement shall occur within the union resettlement framework , in accordance with the delegated acts referred to in articles 7 and 8 , the following factors shall be taken into consideration :


### for the purposes of this regulation ' resettlement ' means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which or within which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### for the purposes of this regulation ' resettlement ' means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection upon referral from unhcr or member states .


### member states shall assess whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons referred to in paragraph 2 meet the eligibility criteria set out in article 5 and whether they are not excluded in accordance with article 6 . ### after third - country nationals and stateless persons have been identified by unhcr , according to unhcr priorities and vulnerable categories , and referred to the member states for resettlement , the member states shall assess whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons referred to in paragraph 2 meet the eligibility criteria set out in article 5 and whether they are not excluded in accordance with article 6 .


### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ; ### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any potential onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ;


### ' water intended for human consumption ' shall mean all water either in its original state or after treatment , intended for drinking , cooking , food preparation or production , or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network , supplied from a tanker or , for spring waters , put in bottles . ### ' water intended for human consumption ' shall mean : all water either in its original state or after treatment , intended for drinking , cooking , food preparation or production , or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network , supplied from a tanker or put in bottles or containers ;


### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . __________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . ### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of , or risk of pollution to , water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . in accordance with directive 2000 / 60 / ec , those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source or risk , in cooperation with all stakeholders . __________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy .


### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . __________________ 82 swd 185 final ### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . that situation stems from the fact that there are no minimum european hygiene standards for all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption , that being essential for fully ensuring mutual recognition between member states . the removal of technical barriers and conformity of all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption at union level may therefore only be effectively achieved by establishing minimum quality requirements at union level . as a consequence , those provisions should be strengthened by means of a procedure for harmonisation of such products and materials . that work should draw on the experience gained and advances made by a number of member states that have been working together for some years , in a concerted effort , to bring about regulatory convergence in this connection . __________________


### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this shall include all of the following measures : ### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall , whilst taking into account the local and regional perspectives and circumstances for water distribution , take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this shall include all of the following measures :


### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many users potentially exposed to water - related risks , such as hospitals , healthcare institutions , buildings with a lodging facility , penal institutions and campgrounds , as identified by member states . ### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many people , in particular vulnerable persons , potentially exposed to water - related risks , such as hospitals , healthcare institutions , schools and universities , crèches , buildings with a lodging facility , penal institutions and campgrounds , as identified by member states .


### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . to that end , the indicator parameters of directive 98 / 83 / ec that did not provide health - related information should be replaced by on - line information on those parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . __________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ . ### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information that is comprehensible and relevant to consumers is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as the outcome of action to monitor water suppliers as regards water quality parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , tariff structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . the purpose of better consumer knowledge of relevant information and improved transparency should be to increase citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . __________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of the directive , on relevant scientific , analytical , epidemiological data , and on any available who recommendations . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of the directive , on any available who recommendations , and on relevant scientific , analytical and epidemiological data .


### the risk - based approach should gradually be applied by all water suppliers , including small water suppliers , as the evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers , which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations . when applying the risk - based approach , security concerns should be taken into account . ### the risk - based approach should gradually be applied by all water suppliers , including small and medium - sized water suppliers , as the evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers , which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations . when applying the risk - based approach , security concerns and concerns relating to the ‘ polluter pays’ principle should be taken into account .


### domestic distribution risk assessments shall be carried out by [ 3 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed every 3 years , and updated where necessary . ### internal distribution risk assessments in the places listed in article 10 shall be carried out by [ 3 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed every 3 years , and updated where necessary .


### ' water supplier ' shall mean an entity supplying at least 10 m3 of water intended for human consumption a day as an average . ### ' water supplier ' shall mean a legal entity supplying at least 10 m3 of water intended for human consumption a day as an average .


### ' large water supplier ' shall mean a water supplier supplying at least 500 m3 per day or serving at least 5 000 people . ### ' small water supplier ' shall mean a water supplier supplying at least 1000 m³ per day or serving at least 10 000 people .


### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials , and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council79 . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health . however , without prejudice to regulation no 305 / 2011 , where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the union , these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate , and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . __________________ 79 regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89 / 106 / eec . 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf ### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens , in particular legionella pneumophila , which accounts for most cases of legionnaires’ disease in the union . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the internal distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs and would contravene the subsidiarity principle , an internal distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue , in particular on priority premises accessed by large numbers of people or vulnerable groups . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the internal distribution risk assessment . the internal distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the internal distribution system and related products and materials in contact with water . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place on priority premises , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from substances and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health . __________________ 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf


### member states shall ensure that a domestic distribution risk assessment is performed , comprising the following elements : ### member states shall ensure that an internal distribution risk assessment is performed by premise owners , comprising the following elements :


### ' water intended for human consumption ' shall mean all water either in its original state or after treatment , intended for drinking , cooking , food preparation or production , or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network , supplied from a tanker or , for spring waters , put in bottles . ### ' water intended for human consumption ' shall mean all water either in its original state or after treatment , intended for drinking , cooking , food preparation or production , or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network , supplied from a tanker or put in bottles or containers , including spring waters .


### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information on the volume consumed , the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including variable and fixed costs , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water . ### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information on the volume consumed per year , changes in consumption , a comparison with average household consumption , the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including variable and fixed costs , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water .


### ' very large water supplier ' shall mean a water supplier supplying at least 5 000 m3 per day or serving at least 50 000 people . ### ' very large water supplier ' shall mean a water supplier supplying at least 20 000 m3 per day or serving at least 100 000 people .


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the risks associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , with special focus on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf


### ‘ domestic distribution system’ shall mean the pipework , fittings and appliances which are installed between the taps that are normally used for human consumption in both public and private premises and the distribution network but only if they are not the responsibility of the water supplier , in its capacity as a water supplier , according to the relevant national law . ### ‘ internal distribution system’ shall mean the pipework , fittings and appliances which are installed between the taps that are normally used for human consumption in both public and private premises and the distribution network but only if they are not the responsibility of the water supplier , in its capacity as a water supplier , according to the relevant national law .


### to that end , water suppliers shall be required to take into account the results of the hazard assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 of this directive and of the monitoring carried out pursuant to article 7 and article 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec . ### to that end , water suppliers shall take into account the results of the hazard assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 of this directive and of the monitoring carried out pursuant to article 7 and article 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec .


### setting up and maintaining outdoors and indoors equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces ; ### setting up and maintaining outdoor or indoor equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces ; these measures shall take account of specific local conditions , such as climate .


### setting up and maintaining outdoors and indoors equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces ; ### setting up and maintaining outdoors and indoors equipment , including designated refill points , to ensure free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces , particularly in areas of high footfall such as buildings connected with transport links , shopping and recreational centres ;


### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this shall include all of the following measures : ### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take all necessary measures to&#160 ; achieve access for all population groups on their territory to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this shall include the following measures inter alia :


### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information on the volume consumed , the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including variable and fixed costs , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water . ### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information on the volume consumed per year , changes in consumption , a comparison with average household consumption , the structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including the variable and fixed parts of it , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water .


### a verification of whether the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption is adequate in relation to the essential characteristics linked to the basic requirement for construction works specified in point 3 of annex i to regulation no 305 / 2011 . ### a verification of the performance of products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption .


### the principles to be considered in the setting of water tariffs , namely recovery of costs for water services and polluter pays , are set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec . however , the financial sustainability of the provision of water services is not always ensured , sometimes leading to under - investment in the maintenance of water infrastructure . with the improvement of monitoring techniques , leakage rates – mainly due to such under - investment – have become increasingly apparent and reduction of water losses should be encouraged at union level to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure . in line with the principle of subsidiarity , that issue should be addressed by increasing transparency and consumer information on leakage rates and energy efficiency . ### the fundamental principles to be considered in the setting of water tariffs , namely recovery of costs for water services and polluter pays , are set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec . however , the financial sustainability of the provision of water services is not always ensured , sometimes leading to under - investment in the maintenance of water infrastructure . with the improvement of monitoring techniques , non - revenue water rates – mainly due to such under - investment – have become increasingly apparent and reduction of water losses should be encouraged at union level to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure . in line with the principle of subsidiarity , in order to raise awareness about this issue , the information related to it should be shared in a more transparent way with consumers .


### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 87 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . _________________ 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states . ### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 27 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies28 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states29 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . with regard for the principle of water cost recovery as laid down in article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall improve access to water for vulnerable and marginalised groups without jeopardising the supply of universally affordable high - quality water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . where local public authorities are made responsible for meeting those obligations , member states shall ensure that they have sufficient financial resources and technical and material capacities . in particular , the distribution of water for vulnerable and marginalised groups ought not to be disproportionately costly for local public authorities . _________________ 86 p8_ta0294


### set up , and update annually thereafter , a data set containing information on drinking water incidents that have caused potential danger to human health , regardless of whether any failure to meet the parametric values occurred , that lasted for more than 10 consecutive days and that affected at least 1 000 people , including the causes of those incidents and remedial actions taken in accordance with article 12 . ### set up , and update annually thereafter , a data set containing information on drinking water incidents that have caused potential risk to human health , regardless of whether any failure to meet the parametric values occurred , that lasted for more than 10 consecutive days and that affected at least 1 000 people , including the causes of those incidents and remedial actions taken in accordance with article 12 .


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . __________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , in particular on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers . __________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf


### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants . __________________ 83 com 177 final 84 com 177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 . ### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of affordable access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance by not unjustifiably making water quality requirements more stringent on public - health grounds , which would increase the price of water for citizens , with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants . __________________ 83 com 177 final 84 com 177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 .


### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the limited reliance on a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population , especially marginalised groups , has no access to water intended for human consumption , which is also a commitment under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 . _________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : ' implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' . ### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the inconsistent application of a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption and the implications this has for human health . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population - especially amongst vulnerable and marginalised groups - has no access to water intended for human consumption , which is inconsistent with the recognition that access to water is a basic right essential for the realisation of all human rights . it is also inconsistent with a commitment made under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 . _________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : ' implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' .


### the principles to be considered in the setting of water tariffs , namely recovery of costs for water services and polluter pays , are set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec . however , the financial sustainability of the provision of water services is not always ensured , sometimes leading to under - investment in the maintenance of water infrastructure . with the improvement of monitoring techniques , leakage rates – mainly due to such under - investment – have become increasingly apparent and reduction of water losses should be encouraged at union level to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure . in line with the principle of subsidiarity , that issue should be addressed by increasing transparency and consumer information on leakage rates and energy efficiency . ### the fundamental principles to be considered in the setting of water tariffs , namely recovery of costs for water services and polluter pays , are set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec . however , the financial sustainability of the provision of water services is not always ensured , sometimes leading to under - investment in the maintenance of water infrastructure . with the improvement of monitoring techniques , leakage rates – mainly due to such under - investment – have become increasingly apparent and reduction of water losses should be encouraged at union level to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure . in line with the principle of subsidiarity , that issue should be addressed by increasing transparency and consumer information on leakage rates .


### the volume consumed by the household , at least per year or per billing period , together with yearly trends of consumption ; ### the volume consumed by the household , at least per year or per billing period , together with yearly trends of consumption , if technically feasible , cost efficient and proportionate to potential water savings ;


### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials , and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council79 . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health . however , without prejudice to regulation no 305 / 2011 , where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the union , these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate , and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . _________________ 79 regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89 / 106 / eec . 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf ### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the internal distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens , in particular legionella pneumophila , which accounts for most cases of legionnaires’ disease in the union . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the internal distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs and would contravene the subsidiarity principle , an internal distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue , with a special focus on priority premises . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the internal distribution risk assessment . the internal distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the internal distribution system and related products and materials in contact with water . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council20 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who21 , and that the migration from substances and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health .


### regular monitoring of the parameters listed in annex i , part c , in premises where the potential danger to human health is considered highest . relevant parameters and premises for monitoring shall be selected on the basis of the assessment performed under point . ### regular monitoring of the parameters listed in annex i , part c , in premises where the potential danger to human health is considered highest , including as a minimum priority premises . relevant parameters and premises for monitoring shall be selected on the basis of the assessment performed under point .


### in the case of spring waters , at the point at which the water is put into the bottles . ### in the case of packaged waters , at the point at which the water is put into the bottles or in containers .


### the price of water intended for human consumption supplied per litre and cubic metre ; ### the price of the supply of water intended for human consumption supplied per cubic metre , and the price invoiced per litre of water ;


### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants . _________________ 83 com177 final 84 com177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 . ### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with articles 1 and 2 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . it is also founded upon principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights and un general assembly resolutions no 64 / 292 and no 68 / 157 , which explicitly recognise that access to drinking water is a basic right essential for the realisation of all human rights . this is also in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as obstacles of geography , financial affordability , or a lack of infrastructure for certain parts of the populations , as well as quality and acceptability . concerning financial affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs and the polluter pays principle set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states should have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and should either adopt social tariffs or take alternative measures to safeguard populations at a socio - economic disadvantage , such as through the provision of water banks , minimum water quotas or water solidarity funds . this directive deals with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and accessibility . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of universal access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance by ensuring a sufficient number of freely accessible designated refill points in cities and towns and at promoting its use by awareness raising campaigns for the general public of the location of these refill points ; at encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings , restaurants , shopping and recreational centres , as well as , in particular , areas of transit and large footfall such as at train stations and airports . _________________ 83 com177 final 84 com177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 .


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality16 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the risks associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual17 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , with special focus on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers .


### member states shall inform water suppliers using the body of water covered by the hazard assessment of the results of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 and may , on the basis of those monitoring results : ### member states shall inform water suppliers using the body of water covered by the hazard assessment of the results of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 and may , on the basis of those monitoring results , and of the information collected under paragraph 1 and 2 gathered under directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall :


### comparisons of the yearly water consumption of the household with an average consumption for a household in the same category ; ### comparisons of the yearly water consumption of the household with an average consumption for a household ;


### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . _________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . ### the risk assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify risks and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the risks identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . in accordance with directive 2000 / 60 / ec , those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with all stakeholders . where a member states finds , via the risk assessment , that a parameter is not present in a given abstraction area , then the member state should inform the relevant water suppliers and may allow them to decrease the monitoring frequency for that parameter , or remove that parameter from the list of parameters to be monitored , without carrying out a supply risk assessment .


### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials , and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council79 . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health . however , without prejudice to regulation no 305 / 2011 , where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the union , these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate , and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . __________________ 79 regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89 / 106 / eec . 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf ### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens , in particular legionella pneumophila , which accounts for most cases of legionnaires’ disease in the union . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the internal distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs and would contravene the subsidiarity principle , an internal distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue , in particular on priority premises accessed by large numbers of people or vulnerable groups . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the internal distribution risk assessment . the internal distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the internal distribution system and related products and materials in contact with water . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place on priority premises , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from substances and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health . __________________ 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf


### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials , and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council79 . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health . however , without prejudice to regulation no 305 / 2011 , where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the union , these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate , and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . _________________ 79 regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89 / 106 / eec . 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf ### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials in contact with drinking water . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from products and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health . _________________ 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf


### the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided under the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 20 . ### member states shall set out a clear division of responsibilities in regards to this task between the water suppliers , stakeholders and competent local bodies . the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided under the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 20 .


### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . to that end , the indicator parameters of directive 98 / 83 / ec that did not provide health - related information should be replaced by on - line information on those parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . __________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ . ### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information that is comprehensible and relevant to consumers is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as the outcome of action to monitor water suppliers as regards water quality parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , tariff structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . the purpose of better consumer knowledge of relevant information and improved transparency should be to increase citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . __________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ .


### ' small water supplier ' shall mean a water supplier supplying less than 500 m3 per day or serving less than 5 000 people . ### ' very small supplier or individual supply ' shall mean a plant or entity supplying at least 10 m³ of water intended for human and less than 1000 m³ per day or serving less than 5 000 people .


### member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on water intended for human consumption is available online to all persons supplied , in accordance with annex iv . ### member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on water intended for human consumption is available to all persons supplied , in accordance with annex iv .


### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many users potentially exposed to water - related risks , such as hospitals , healthcare institutions , buildings with a lodging facility , penal institutions and campgrounds , as identified by member states . ### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many users potentially exposed to water - related risks , such as hospitals , healthcare and educational institutions , buildings with a lodging facility , penal institutions and campgrounds , as identified by member states .


### a verification of whether the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption is adequate in relation to the essential characteristics linked to the basic requirement for construction works specified in point 3 of annex i to regulation no 305 / 2011 . ### a verification of whether the performance of products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption is adequate in relation to the protection of human health .


### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . __________________ 82 swd 185 final ### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . that situation stems from the fact that there are no minimum european hygiene standards for all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption , that being essential for fully ensuring mutual recognition between member states . the removal of technical barriers and conformity of all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption at union level may therefore only be effectively achieved by establishing minimum quality requirements at union level . as a consequence , those provisions should be strengthened by means of a procedure for harmonisation of such products and materials . that work should draw on the experience gained and advances made by a number of member states that have been working together for some years , in a concerted effort , to bring about regulatory convergence in this connection . __________________