EU: Drinking Water Directive (Recast)

On 1 February 2018 the Commission proposed the recast of Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (the 'Drinking water directive'). The DWD showed to be a relevant tool in ensuring the high quality of the water consumed in the EU but still uses parameters set over 20 years ago. The proposal aims to update those parameters, correct shortcomings and... ...