Article 7 Compliance check

1.   The competent authority shall verify whether there is compliance with the conditions set out in the permit. Compliance checks shall be carried out through the following means:

2.   In the event of non-compliance with the conditions set out in the permit, the competent authority shall require the reclamation facility operator and, where relevant, the other responsible parties to take any necessary measures to restore compliance without delay and immediately inform the end-users affected.

3.   Where non-compliance with the conditions set out in the permit represents a significant risk to the environment or to human or animal health, the reclamation facility operator or any other responsible parties shall immediately suspend supply of the reclaimed water until the competent authority determines that compliance has been restored, following procedures defined in the water reuse risk management plan, in accordance with point (a) of Section 2 of Annex I.

4.   If an incident affecting compliance with the conditions set out in the permit occurs, the reclamation facility operator or any other responsible parties shall immediately inform the competent authority and other parties which could potentially be affected, and communicate to the competent authority the information necessary for assessing the impact of such an incident.

5.   The competent authority shall regularly verify compliance by the responsible parties with the measures and tasks set out in the water reuse risk management plan.