http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/ZoneTypeCode/drinkingWaterProtectionAreaINSPIRE Registry teamJRC-INSPIRE-SUPPORT@ec.europa.euhttp://inspire.ec.europa.eu/registry2015-08-18 17:28 PM CEST2015-08-18 17:28 PM CESTdrinking water protection areaArea in which waste water leakage, use of fertilizer or pesticides, or establishment of waste disposal sites are prohibited.EXAMPLE: From Directive 80/778, relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption.\nAccording to the article 8 providing that Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that any substances used in the preparation of water for human consumption do not remain in concentrations higher than the maximum admissible.