European Union (11 definitions)
agglomeration
An area where the population and/or economic activities are sufficiently concentrated for urban waste water to be collected and conducted to an urban waste water treatment plant or to a final discharge point
- Directive 91/271/EEC (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive), Article 2 [TIER 2]
Domestic Distribution System
All pipe work, fittings and ancillary equipment located between the point where a water supply intended for human consumption is delivered to users and the point where the user obtains the water, including in-building physical infrastructure.
- Drinking Water Directive (recast), Article 2, (2020) [TIER 2]
domestic waste water
Waste water from residential settlements and services which originates predominantly from the human metabolism and from household activities
- Directive 91/271/EEC (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive), Article 2 [TIER 2]
Good Surface Water Chemical Status
Chemical status required to meet environmental objectives for surface waters where concentrations of pollutants do not exceed environmental quality standards established in Annex IX.
- Water Framework Directive, Article 2, (2000) [TIER 2]
groundwater
All water which is below the surface of the ground in the saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground or subsoil
- Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive), Article 2 [TIER 2]
Hazardous Substances
Substances or groups of substances that are toxic, persistent and liable to bio-accumulate, and other substances which give rise to equivalent level of concern.
- Water Framework Directive, Article 2, (2000) [TIER 2]
Inland Water
All standing or flowing water on the land’s surface.
- Water Framework Directive, Article 2, (2000) [TIER 2]
Priority Premises
Buildings or parts of buildings that are accessible to the general public or institutions serving vulnerable populations, such as schools, hospitals, care facilities where access to water of particular quality is essential.
- Drinking Water Directive (recast), Article 2, (2020) [TIER 2]
surface water
Inland waters, except groundwater; transitional waters and coastal waters, except in respect of chemical status for which it shall also include territorial waters
- Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive), Article 2 [TIER 2]
Transitional Waters
Waters near river mouths, which are partly saline but contain substantial flows of freshwater.
- Water Framework Directive, Article 2, (2000) [TIER 2]
Water Intended for Human Consumption
All water, either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises, regardless of origin and whether supplied from distribution network, tanker, or bottles/containers, including spring waters; and water used in any food business for manufacturing, processing, preserving or marketing of products intended for human consumption.
- Drinking Water Directive (recast), Article 2, (2020) [TIER 2]
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