Drinking Water Directive Revision: Inception Impact Assessment – comments by 28 March 2017
In the context of the ongoing revision process for the Drinking Water Directive, 28 February 2017 saw the publication of the Inception Impact Assessment by the Commission. The objective is to inform stakeholders in order to allow them to provide feedback on the intended initiative and to participate effectively in future consultation activities. Stakeholders are in particular invited to provide views on the Commission's understanding of the problem and possible solutions and to make available any relevant information that they may have, including on possible impacts of the different options.
The evaluation has confirmed that the DWD is one of the tools relevant to ensure good quality of the water
consumed in the EU. It fulfils its basic purpose to 'protect human health from the adverse effects of any
contamination of water intended for human consumption'.
This initiative aims to preserve safe drinking water meeting high quality standards in the long term. Its general
policy objectives remain unchanged –
- to prevent adverse effects on human health of any contamination across the EU
- to ensure that drinking water at the consumer tap is wholesome and clean
- to monitor the quality of drinking water quality and – in case of non-compliance – to restore quality
For more infomration on the roadmap read: http://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/initiative/9574/attachment/090166e5b0a4db71_en