Point of compliance
Article 6
1. The parametric values set in accordance with Article 5 for the parameters listed in Parts A and B of Annex I shall be complied with: (a) in the case of water intended for human consumption supplied from a distribution network, at the point, within premises or an establishment, at which the water emerges from the taps that are normally used for water intended for human consumption; (b) in the case of water intended for human consumption supplied from a tanker, at the point at which the water emerges from the tanker; (c) in the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers, at the point at which the water is put into the bottles or containers; (d) in the case of water intended for human consumption used in a food business, at the point at which the water is used in that business. 2. In the case of water intended for human consumption covered by point (a) of paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States shall be deemed to have fulfilled their obligations under this Article and under Article 4 and Article 14(2) where it can be established that non-compliance with the parametric values set in accordance with Article 5 is due to the domestic distribution system or the maintenance thereof, without prejudice to Article 10 as regards priority premises. 3. Where paragraph 2 of this Article applies and there is a risk that water intended for human consumption covered by point (a) of paragraph 1 of this Article would not comply with the parametric values set in accordance with Article 5, Member States shall nevertheless ensure that: (a) appropriate measures are taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of non-compliance with the parametric values, such as advising property owners of any possible remedial action they could take, and if necessary that other measures, such as appropriate treatment techniques, are taken to change the nature or properties of the water before it is supplied so as to reduce or eliminate the risk of the water not complying with the parametric values after supply; and (b) the consumers concerned are duly informed and advised of any possible additional remedial action that they should take.