Water intended for human consumption must comply with indicative values for chemical parameters, enabling its quality to be assessed and the presence of these parameters to be managed, set by order of the Minister for Health.
The measures taken to implement this section must not result, directly or indirectly, in : – a deterioration in the quality, as recorded on the date of entry into force of these measures, of water intended for human consumption which affects human health ; – an increase in the pollution of raw water used for the production of water intended for human consumption.
The quality limits and references defined in articles R. 1321-2 and R. 1321-3 must be respected or met at the following points of compliance: 1° For water supplied by a distribution network, at the point where, inside premises or an establishment, it leaves the taps normally used for human consumption, except for certain parameters for which specific points are defined by the decrees mentioned in articles R. 1321-2 and R….
The guide values defined in article R. 1321-3-1 and the vigilance values defined in article R. 1321-15-1 must be met, for water supplied by a distribution network, at the point where, inside premises or an establishment, it leaves the taps normally used for human consumption.
The application for authorisation to use water for human consumption, provided for in I of article L. 1321-7, is sent to the prefect of the department(s) in which the facilities are located. The application file includes 1° The name of the person responsible for producing, distributing or packaging the water; 2° Information enabling the quality of the water from the resource used and its possible variations to be assessed; 3°…
I.-The Prefect submits a summary report drawn up by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency and a reasoned draft order to the Departmental Council for the Environment and Health and Technological Risks for its opinion. The Prefect sends the draft order to the applicant and informs him of the date and location of the meeting of the Departmental Council. The applicant or his representative may ask to be…
I.-The decision on the application for authorisation to use water for human consumption is taken by prefectoral order. Reasons are given for this order. The prefectoral authorisation order indicates in particular the identification of the holder of the authorisation and the purpose of this use, the locations of the water catchments and their operating conditions, the protection measures, including the protection perimeters provided for in article L. 1321-2, the places…
Exceptionally, a temporary authorisation to use water for human consumption may be granted by the Prefect when: 1° A restriction in use or an interruption in distribution is imminent or effective, due to major disturbances linked to exceptional climatic circumstances or accidental pollution of the resource; 2° A report from the Director General of the Regional Health Agency establishes that the use of the water does not constitute a danger…
I.-Before the holder of the authorisation referred to in article R. 1321-8 puts its installations into service, the Director General of the Regional Health Agency will, at the expense of the holder of the authorisation and within two months of being notified, have analyses carried out to check the quality of the water produced, the characteristics of which are set by order of the Minister for Health. If the results…
I.-The holder of an authorisation declares to the Prefect any project to modify the installations and operating conditions mentioned in the prefectoral authorisation order and sends him all the information needed to assess the project, prior to its implementation. The Prefect gives a decision on this declaration within two months, either by issuing an amending order, or by inviting the holder of the authorisation, where appropriate after consulting an approved…
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Resources
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Useful links
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.
