Water Quality.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004

Wednesday, 7 July 2004

Questions (316)

John Perry

Question:

326 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the EU policy on rules and regulations for the provision of water standards to households here; when it will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20789/04]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

Water quality standards for water intended for human consumption are set out in Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998. This directive has been transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulation 2000.