Regulation No. 61 of 2019 of Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia on Drinking water quality and control requirements and methods of analysis

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water

Keyword

Potable water Food quality control/food safety Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water quality standards Research Data collection/reporting Public health Water supply

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

October 1, 2019.

Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 85 (2) of the Water Act, and in compliance with the Directive 2020/2184/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the quality of domestic water, establishes quality and control requirements for drinking water and methods for the analysis of drinking water samples with the aim of protecting human health from the harmful effects of drinking water contamination. The document consists of five chapters: General provisions (1); Drinking water treatment and quality requirements (2); Requirements for quality control of drinking water (3); Methods of analysis (4); and Implementing provisions (5).

Full text

English/Estonian

Website

www.riigiteataja.ee

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

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX