Ministerial Decree No. Δ.ΥΓ2/5932 providing for derogations in compliance with M.D. No. Υ2/2600/2001 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

This Decree, in accordance with article 9 of Ministerial Decree No. Υ2/2600/2001and by taking into account that the supply of water intended for human consumption in certain geographical areas cannot otherwise be maintained by any other reasonable means, provides for derogations from the parametric values set out in Annex I, Part B in certain areas listed in article 2 to this Decree. Article 3 provides for the quality standards (derogation up to a maximum parametric value of 35mg/lt for arsenic for two years). Article 4 provides for the timescale for compliance while article 5 establishes sanctions (provided for in article 3 of Law No. 2520/1940 as amended by Law No. 290/1943).