EU-DRINKING_WATER_RECAST-ANX_I

Quality Criteria for Drinking Water

EU. Quality Criteria for Water for Human Consumption, Directive (EU) 2020/2184, OJ L 435, 23 December 2020

The Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption. Drinking water is wholesome and clean if it’s: (a) free from any micro-organisms and parasites and from any substances which, in numbers or concentrations, constitute a potential danger to human health; (b) meets the minimum requirements set out in Parts A, B and D of Annex I. Indicators parameters set out in Part C of Annex I shall also be monitored, as they can help to identify water treatment.

Chromium

EC / List no: 231-157-5 CAS no: 7440-47-3
Application Name
Drinking water
Maximum Threshold
25 µg/l
Part
B Part B - Chemical parameters
Notes(s)
The parametric value of 25 μg/l shall be met, at the latest, by 12 January 2036

The parametric value for chromium until that date shall be 50 μg/l