This program, developed by the General Directorate of Public Health, updates the regional framework and aligns with European Union Directive 2020/2184 and Royal Decree 3/2023. Its preventive approach is based on risk assessment and management, from abstraction to the point of consumption.
One of the main novelties is the consolidation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) as a key tool to identify and control risks. These plans will be applied in supply zones as well as in priority buildings, including health centers, nursing homes, and educational institutions.
“"This initiative by Madrid's public health system also details the responsibilities of various Administrations, operators, and facility owners, and strengthens self-monitoring protocols, which must be kept updated and available to the health authority."
The program also expands analytical control of water, incorporating new parameters and emerging concern substances. These include bisphenol A, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), haloacetic acids, chlorite, chlorate, and uranium.
Furthermore, supervision of materials in contact with water, installations with lead presence, natural radioactivity monitoring, incident management, and water quality used in the food industry will be reinforced. Information on water quality will be managed through the National Drinking Water Information System (SINAC), ensuring transparency and citizen access to updated data.
