Decree-Law No. 243/2001 on water quality standards used for human consumption.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Decree-Law, composed of 25 articles and 3 Annexes, regulates the quality of water used for human consumption. It aims at protecting human health from harmful effects caused by water contamination, by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean. It introduces into national legal system the Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The provisions set in this Decree-Law do not apply for natural spa water and spring water used as medical products.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on 25 December 2003.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Di rio da Rep blica, S rie I-A, No. 206, 05 September 2001, pp. 5754-5765.
Source language
English
Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 243/2001: Aprova normas relativas qualidade da gua destinada ao consumo humano transpondo para o direito interno a Directiva n. 98/83/CE, do Conselho, de 3 de Novembro, relativa qualidade da gua destinada ao consumo humano.