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Drinking Water Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 304, 21 August 2001, pp. 1805-1822.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Social Security and Future Generations on the quality of water for human consumption.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Potable water Residues Standards Inspection Processing/handling Water supply Institution
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on the first day of the month following its announcement.
Abstract

An Ordinance to establish the quality of water for human consumption; however, not applicable to natural mineral waters. At the outset the Ordinance contains the definition of "water for human consumption" and "competent authorities". Article 3 establishes that water has to fulfil the requirements of Annex I and, moreover, to be suitable for human consumption without any danger to human health. Article 5 lists the duties of the water processing plants; first of all, the premises have to be properly maintained so that no danger incurs to the processing of potable water; registers will have to be kept. Article 7 establishes the surveying tasks of the competent authorities. The Ordinance consists of 11 articles and 3 Annexes.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the content of nitrate in drinking water.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the content of nitrate in drinking water.

Legislation | Austria | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Drinking Water Pesticides Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1991

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Potable Water Exception Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1993

Keyword: Potable water, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Food quality control/food safety, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the quality of water for human consumption.

Legislation | Austria | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Potable Water Information Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1999

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Access-to-information, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX