S.L. 449.63 Art. 7Points of compliance.

(1) The parametric values set in accordance with regulation 6 for the parameters listed in Parts A and B of the Second Schedule shall be complied with:

(a) in the case of water intended for human consumption supplied from a distribution network, at the point, within premises or an establishment, at which the water emerges from the taps that are normally used for water intended for human consumption;

(b) in the case of water intended for human consumption supplied from a tanker, at the point at which the water emerges from the tanker;

(c) in the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers, at the point at which the water is put into the bottles or containers;

(d) in the case of water intended for human consumption used in a food business, at the point at which the water is used in that business.

(2) In the case of water intended for human consumption covered by sub-regulation (1)(a), the competent authority assisted by the supporting entity as established in the First Schedule shall be deemed to have fulfilled their obligations under this regulation and under regulation 6 and regulation 15(2) where it may be established that non-compliance with the parametric values set in accordance with regulation 6 is due to the domestic distribution system or the maintenance thereof, without prejudice to regulation 11 as regards priority premises.

(3) Where sub-regulation (2) applies and there is a risk that the water intended for a human consumption covered by sub-regulation (1)(a) would not comply with the parametric values set in accordance with regulation 6, the competent authority assisted by the supporting entity as established in the First Schedule shall nevertheless ensure that:

(a) appropriate measures are taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of non-compliance with the parametric values, such as advising property owners of any possible remedial action they may take, and if necessary that other measures, such as appropriate treatment techniques, are taken to change the nature or properties of the water before it is supplied so as to reduce or eliminate the risk of the water not complying with the parametric values after supply; and

(b) the consumers concerned are duly informed and advised of any possible additional remedial action they should take.