When the quality limits for natural mineral water set by the decree mentioned in article R. 1322-3 are not complied with, the operator must:
1° Immediately inform the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, who will forward the information to the Prefect;
2° Immediately take all necessary measures to ensure that the non-compliant water cannot be consumed by the end user, even if it has been marketed, nor be distributed to spa treatment centres, and immediately inform consumers or spa users, with appropriate advice;
3° To carry out an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the quality limits being exceeded and to inform the Prefect without delay of the findings and conclusions of the investigation;
4° Inform the Director General of the Agency of the measures taken to eliminate the cause of the quality limits being exceeded. The Director General forwards this information to the Prefect with his observations.