# Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption, Division

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The value applies to a sample of water intended for human consumption obtained by an adequate sampling method at the tap and taken so as to be representative of a weekly average value ingested by consumers. Where appropriate the sampling and monitoring methods must be applied in a harmonised fashion to be drawn up in accordance with Article 7(4). Member States must take account of the occurrence of peak levels that may cause adverse effects on human health.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/83/annex/I/part/B/annotations/3/annotation/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-83/annex-I/part-B/annotations/3/annotation/1
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