Quality required of Surface Water intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 339 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Water supply Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Surface water Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations concern quality requirements which shall be met by surface waters used or intended for use in the abstraction of drinking water after appropriate treatment. They shall not apply to groundwater, brackish water and water intended to replenish "water-bearing beds". For the purposes of these Regulations, all surface water intended for human consumption and supplied by distribution networks for public use shall be considered drinking water. Surface waters shall be divided into three Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX