Council Directive 80/778/EEC of 15 July 1980 relating to the quality of water intended for human consumptionOfficial Journal L 229, 30 August 1980, pp. 11-29 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 100 and 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas, in view of the importance for public health of water for human consumption, it is necessary to lay down quality standards with which such water must comply; Whereas a disparity between provisions already applicable or in the process of being drawn up in the various Member States relating to the quality of water for human consumption may create differences in the conditions of competition and, as a result, directly affect the operation of the common market ; whereas laws in this sphe...