S.L. 449.63 Art. 17Access to water intendedforhuman consumption.  S.L. 549.100.       Cap. 355.

(1) Without prejudice to the relevant provisions of the

Water Policy Framework Regulations and Article 9 of Directive 2000/

60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October

2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy and to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, whilst taking into account the local, regional and cultural perspectives and circumstances for water distribution, the corporation established by the Water Services Corporation Act shall take the necessary measures to improve or maintain access to water intended for human consumption for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups. For that purpose, the entity responsible for social policy shall:

(a) identify people without access, or with limited access, to water intended for human consumption, including vulnerable and marginalised groups, and reasons for such lack of access;

(b) assess possibilities for improving access for such people;

(c) inform such people about possibilities for connecting to the distribution network or about alternative means of having access to water intended for human consumption; and

(d) take measures that it considers necessary and appropriate to ensure that there is access to water intended for human consumption for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

(2) In order to promote the use of tap water intended for human consumption, the entity responsible shall ensure that outdoor and indoor equipment is set up in public spaces, where technically feasible, in a manner that is proportionate to the need for such measures and taking into account specific local conditions, such as climate and geography. The competent authority may also take the following measures to promote the use of tap water intended for human consumption:

(a) raising awareness of the nearest outdoor or indoor equipment;

(b) launching campaigns to inform citizens about the quality of such water;

(c) encouraging the provision of such water in public administrations and public buildings.

(3) It shall be ensured that the necessary assistance is facilitated in order to implement the measures referred to in this regulation.