Regulation on requirements for surface waters used for human consumption. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2019 Pos. 1747 Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Classification/declassification Standards Water supply Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Pollution control Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 14 September 2019. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Marine Economy and Inland Navigation, which is composed of eight articles and four Annexes, lays down: (1) requirements for surface waters used for human consumption purposes; (2) frequency of water testing, methods of analysis and evaluation to verify if requirements are met. Three categories of water quality are defined: (A1) simple physical treatment required (in particular filtration and disinfection); (A2) typical physical and chemical treatment required; (A3) advanced physical and chemical treatment required. Requirements for the above categories are specified in Annex 1. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Poland | 2017 (2023) Keyword: Framework law, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on requirements of surface waters used for human consumption purposes. Legislation | Poland | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Classification/declassification, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX