European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 439 of 2000). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Inland waters Water quality standards Monitoring Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations prescribe quality standards to be applied in relation to certain supplies of drinking water, including requirements as to sampling frequency, methods of analysis, the provision of information to consumers and related matters. They provide for duties of sanitary authorities, monitoring of quality, remedial action, enforcement, etc. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water quality standards, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals European Communities (Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption) Regulations, 1988. Legislation | Ireland | 1988 | Repealed Keyword: Potable water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 278 of 2007). Legislation | Ireland | 2007 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX