Revision of the Drinking Water Directive (RECAST 2017)
- Stage
- In force, reached 23 Dec 2020
- In force
- In force since 12 Jan 2021 · CELEX 32020L2184
- Transposition deadline
- 12 Jan 2023
- Procedure
- Directive
- Lead DG
- DG ENV
- Last activity
- 23 Dec 2020
Where it stands
Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 23 Dec 2020.
- 2 Apr 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Revision of the Drinking Water Directive (RECAST 2017), 457 responses · Commission
- 23 Dec 2020
- Published in the Official Journal
Delegated and implementing acts beneath it
By status: 7 published.
| Act | Kind | Status | Adoption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2024/1441 | Delegated · Decision | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/367 | Implementing · Decision | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/365 | Implementing · Decision | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/368 | Implementing · Decision | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/370 | Delegated · Regulation | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/371 | Delegated · Regulation | Published | Q1 2024 |
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/369 | Delegated · Regulation | Published | Q1 2024 |
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Consultations on it
The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Each title opens on the Commission's portal.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2018 | 457 | |
| 28 Mar 2017 | 32 |
Summary
GeneratedThe recast updates quality standards and monitoring requirements for water intended for human consumption, aiming to improve public health protection and increase transparency for consumers. It primarily affects water suppliers, public health authorities, and producers of materials in contact with drinking water. The file is in force.
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