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Drinking Water QualityThe Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 implement Directive 98/83/EC on the Quality of Water intended for Human Consumption (the Drinking Water Directive) in respect of private supplies in Northern Ireland. View The Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009 The public consultation on draft proposals to introduce this new regulatory framework for private water supplies closed on 9 September 2009 The Consultation Document, the synopsis of responses document and relevant accompanying documents can be accessed via the links below. Synopsis of Responses Document 69 KB Consultation Document (89KB) Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption The Draft Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment Equality Screening Impact Assessment List of Consultees The Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 transposed EC Directive 80/778/EEC into domestic legislation ensuring the provision of a wholesome water supply for drinking purposes and food and beverage manufacture. In 1998 EC Directive 98/83/EC was issued setting new and revised standards for drinking water quality. The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 transpose the Directive into domestic legislation in respect of public water supplies. The Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) transpose the Directive (98/83/EC) into domestic legislation in respect of private water supplies. The objective of this Directive is to protect human health from adverse effects resulting from the contamination of water intended for human consumption. It sets new standards for water intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes, regardless of origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, from a tanker, or in bottles or containers. The new standards also apply to commercial premises and to water used in food production unless it cannot affect the wholesomeness of the food stuff in its finished form. Northern Ireland legislation can be found on the Office of Public Sector Information website Further information on drinking water quality can be found in the Northern Ireland Drinking Water Inspectorate’s Annual Reports |
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