Council Directive 2013/51/EuratomShow full title

Article 3 Scope and exemptions

1. This Directive applies to water intended for human consumption.

2. This Directive does not apply to:

(a) natural mineral waters recognised as such by the competent national authorities, in accordance with Directive 2009/54/EC;

(b) waters which are medicinal products within the meaning of Directive 2001/83/EC.

3. Member States may exempt from this Directive:

(a) water intended exclusively for those purposes for which the competent authorities are satisfied that the quality of the water has no influence, either directly or indirectly, on the health of the general public concerned;

(b) water intended for human consumption from an individual supply providing on average less than 10 m³ a day, or serving fewer than 50 persons, unless the water is supplied as part of a commercial or public activity.

4. Member States that have recourse to the exemptions provided for in paragraph 3(b) shall ensure that:

(a) the general public concerned is informed thereof and of any action that can be taken to protect human health from the adverse effects resulting from any contamination of water intended for human consumption;

(b) when a potential danger to human health arising from the quality of such water is apparent, the general public concerned promptly be given appropriate advice.