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

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

Sampling in the distribution network, with the exception of sampling at the consumers' tap, shall be in accordance with ISO 5667-5. For microbiological parameters, sampling in the distribution network shall be taken and handled according to EN ISO 19458, sampling purpose A.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/83/annex/II/part/D/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-83/annex-II/part-D/division-3
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