What is the new EU law for the safety of drinking water?
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
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Environment News EU - Here is the new EU law for the safety of drinking tap water, that enters into force on December 22nd, 2027:
What is the new EU law for the safety of drinking water?
The European Union just published its new law for the safety of drinking tap water and EU countries must implement the new rules by December 22nd, 2027.
The new EU law for the safety of drinking tap water aims to improve water resilience and reduce pollution. The new EU law updates the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters that are harmful to the environment and to human health.
Here are the new substances added to the list of water pollutants under the EU law for the safety of drinking water:
The new EU law for the safety of drinking tap water now includes pollutants on water quality such as PFAS, pesticides, and pharmaceutical products. For the first time, the EU water safety rules also address microplastics, indicators of antimicrobial resistance, and sensitive groundwater ecosystems.
