13 Amendments of Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI related to 2017/0332(COD)
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in Directive 98/83/EC in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress. In view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and Legionella should be controlled, and six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added, and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values. For three of the new parameters, parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the WHO, yet still feasible, should be laid down in light of the precautionary principl. Based on its review, the WHO also recommended that three parametric values be made less stringent and five parameters be removed from the list. In order to achieve a high level of protection for human health based on latest scientific data, it is appropriate to follow these recommendations in this directive. For lead, the WHO noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical, and for chromium, the value remains under WHO review; therefore, for both parameters, a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent. _________________ 74 Drinking Water Parameter Cooperation Project of the WHO Regional Office for Europe "Support to the revision of Annex I Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (Drinking Water Directive) Recommendation", 11 September 2017..
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) Where scientific knowledge is not sufficient to determine either the human health risk of a substance present in water intended for human consumption, or a permissible value for the presence of that substance, the substance should be placed on a watch list, on the basis of the precautionary principle, until there are clearer scientific data. One example are endocrine disrupting substances for which there is currently no evidence for risks to health from drinking water according to the WHO’s analysis of recent scientific data. However, in the light of certain endocrine disruptors’ potential risk, it is warranted to place them on a watch list. Accordingly, Member States ought to monitor these emerging parameters separately.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) Indicator parameters have no direct public-health impact. However, they are important indicators of water quality and of how water production and distribution facilities are functioning. Indicator parameters can help identify water treatment deficiencies and they also play an important role in increasing and maintaining consumer confidence in water quality. Therefore, these parameters should be monitored.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its reply to the European citizens’ initiative ‘Right2Water’ in 201483 , invited Member States to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens, in accordance with the WHO recommendations. It also committed to continue to "improve access to safe drinking water […] for the whole population through environmental policies"84 . This is in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target to "achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all". The concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability (due for instance to geographic reasons, lack of infrastructure or the specific situation of certain parts of the populations), quality, acceptability, or financial affordability. Concerning affordability of water, it is important to recall that, when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio-economic disadvantage. This Directive deals, in particular, with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability. To address those aspects, as part of the reply to the European citizens' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights85 that states that "everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water", Member States should be required to tackle the issue of access to water at national level whilst enjoying somenecessary discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented. This can be done through actions aimed, inter alia, at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all, for instance with freely accessible fountains in cities, and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants. Member States should be free to determine the right mix of such instruments with regard to their specific national situation. _________________ 83 COM(2014)177 final 84 COM(2014)177 final, p. 12. 85 Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (2017/C 428/09) of 17 November 2017 (OJ C 428, 13.12.2017, p. 10).
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) For the same reasons, and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption, they should also receive information (for instance on their invoice or by smart applications)in an easily accessible manner on the volume consumed, the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier, including the distribution of variable and fixed costs, as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption, thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3 a. "very small water supplier" shall mean a water supplier supplying less than 50 m3 per day or serving less than 250 supply units.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Water from small ground water sources (supplying less than 50 m3 per day or serving less than 250 supply units), provided that the competent authority has prior documented knowledge of the relevant parameters and without prejudice to their obligations in Article 4, may be exempted from Article 8(1) (a)-(c) and adjust the monitoring frequency stated in Article 9.1. The exemptions shall be reviewed by the competent authority at least every 6 years, and updated where necessary.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) require water suppliers to carry out additional monitoring or treatment of certain parameterat the point of abstraction or to carry out treatment of certain parameters, if strictly necessary to prevent health risks;
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that all persons supplied receive regularly and at least once a year, and in the most appropriate form (for instance on their invoicand easily accessible for by smart applications)m without having to request it, the following information:
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) information on the cost structure of the tariff charged per cubic metre of water intended for human consumption, including the distribution of fixed and variable costs, presenting at least costs related to the following elements:;
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) treatment and distribution of water intended for human consumption;
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) advice to consumers including on how to reducuse water consumpresponsibly according to local conditions;