Regulation on requirements of surface waters used for human consumption purposes. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2002 No. 204 Pos. 1728. Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Potable water Classification/declassification Standards Water supply Water quality standards Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force 14 days after publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract The present Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of six paragraphs and three Annexes, establishes: requirements of surface waters used for human consumption purposes; frequency of water testing, methods of analysis and evaluation to verify if requirements are fulfilled. 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. Specification of the categories can be found in Annex 1. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Water Law. Legislation | Poland | 2001 (2005) Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water rights, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on requirements for surface waters used for human consumption. Legislation | Poland | 2019 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Classification/declassification, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX