本文分为两部分。第一部分概述了欧洲共同体（EC）成员国要求的饮用水标准。第二部分考虑:在多大程度上达到了要求的标准，目前在达到标准方面存在的一些问题，以及未来可能的发展。

This paper is in two parts. Part I summarizes drinking water standards required in the Member States of the European Community (EC). Part II considers: how far the standards required have been met, some current problems in meeting the standards, and likely future developments.