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In order to reduce the risks connected with domestic distribution across all domestic distribution systems, Member States shall ensure that all of the following measures are considered and that those measures considered relevant are taken: encourage owners of public and private premises to carry out a risk assessment of the domestic distribution system; inform consumers and owners of public and private premises about measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of non-compliance with the quality standards for water intended for human consumption due to the domestic distribution system; advise consumers about the conditions of consumption and use of water intended for human consumption, and about possible action to avoid the reoccurrence of those risks; promote training for plumbers and other professionals dealing with domestic distribution systems and the installation of construction products and materials that come into contact with water intended for human consumption; in relation to Legionella, ensure that effective control and management measures which are proportionate to the risk are in place to prevent and address possible outbreaks of the disease; and in relation to lead, if economically and technically feasible, implement measures for substitution of components made of lead in existing domestic distribution systems.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-28 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.