Order No. 1449 on water quality and monitoring of water supply systems. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Potable water Water quality standards Monitoring Access-to-information Data collection/reporting Water supply Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 22 December 2007. Abstract This Order sets guidelines with respect to quality requirements for drinking water and water used in food manufacturing. Research and testing take place in order to monitor municipal water supply systems’ standards. Locations for collection of water samples, included in the regular checks, must be approved by local council authorities in order to determine appropriate water systems to be utilized. Notification of results shall be publicized for proper information to consumers. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk 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 supply, Water quality standards, Monitoring, Pesticides Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 43 amending the Act on water quality and monitoring of water supply systems. Legislation | Denmark | 2011 Keyword: Monitoring, Potable water, Surface water, Water abstraction Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 1024 on water quality and supervision of water supply systems. Legislation | Denmark | 2011 Keyword: Potable water, Monitoring, Inspection, Water quality standards, Surface water, Water supply, Research, Water abstraction Source: FAO, FAOLEX