Division 1 List of parameters

Group A

The following parameters (Group A) shall be monitored in accordance with the monitoring frequencies set out in Table 1 of point 2:

1. (a)

   Escherichia coli (E. coli), intestinal enterococci, coliform bacteria, colony count 22 °C, colour, turbidity, taste, odour, pH and conductivity;

2. (b)

   other parameters identified as relevant in the monitoring programme, in accordance with Article 5(3) and, where relevant, through a risk assessment of the supply system as set out in Article 9 and Part C of this Annex.

Under specific circumstances, the following parameters shall be added to the Group A parameters:

1. (a)

   ammonium and nitrite, if chloramination is used;

2. (b)

   aluminium and iron, if used as water treatment chemicals.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) and intestinal enterococci are considered ‘core parameters’ and their monitoring frequencies shall not be the subject of a reduction due to a risk assessment of the supply system in accordance with Article 9 and Part C of this Annex. They shall always be monitored at least at the frequencies set out in Table 1 of point 2.

Group B

In order to determine compliance with all parametric values set out in this Directive, all other parameters not analysed under Group A and set in accordance with Article 5, except for parameters in Part D of Annex I, shall be monitored at least at the frequencies set out in Table 1 of point 2, unless a different sampling frequency is determined on the basis of a risk assessment of the supply system carried out in accordance with Article 9 and Part C of this Annex.