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Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption · European Union
(33) Whereas, in exceptional circumstances and for geographically defined areas, it may be necessary to allow Member States a more extensive timescale for compliance with certain provisions of this Directive;
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