Council Directive 80/778/EEC of 15 July 1980 relating to the quality ofwater intended for human consumptionCouncil Directive80/778/EEC of 15 July 1980 relating to the quality of water intended for humanconsumptionOfficial Journal L229, 30 August 1980, pp. 11-29 THE COUNCIL OF THEEUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard tothe Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particularArticles 100 and 235 thereof, Having regard tothe proposal from the Commission, Having regard tothe opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard tothe opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas, in viewof the importance for public health of water for human consumption, it isnecessary to lay down quality standards with which such water must comply; Whereas adisparity between provisions already applicable or in the process of being drawnup in the various Member States relating to the quality of water for humanconsumption may create differences in the conditions of competition an...