S.L. 449.61 ст. 3Scope and exemptions.

(1) These regulations apply to water intended for human consumption.

(2) These regulations do not apply to:

(a) natural mineral waters recognised as such by the competent national authorities, in accordance with Directive 2009/54/EC; and

(b) waters which are medicinal products within the meaning of Directive 2001/83/EC.

(3) The competent authority may exempt from these regulations:

(a) water intended exclusively for those purposes for which the competent authorities are satisfied that the quality of the water has no influence, either directly or indirectly, on the health of the general public concerned;

(b) water intended for human consumption from an 3 individual supply providing on average less than 10 m a day, or serving fewer than fifty persons, unless the water is supplied as part of a commercial or public activity.

(4) The competent authority that has recourse to the exemptions provided for in sub-regulation (3)(b) shall ensure that:

(a) the general public concerned is informed thereof and of any action that can be taken to protect human health from the adverse effects resulting from any contamination of water intended for human consumption; and

(b) when a potential danger to human health arising from the quality of such water is apparent, the general public concerned is promptly given appropriate advice.