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Public water supply is often faced with water quality issues in the water sources, such as salinisation in coastal areas, as well as problems with nitrates, sulphates, heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants. The WFD requires that all Member States establish safeguard zones for drinking water protection and the Drinking Water Directive  stipulates the quality standards for supplied water, to ensure mitigation of risks for human health.