우리나라의 먹는샘물 법제의 개선방안－ 먹는물관리법을 중심으로 －

This paper aims to way to address improvement of the drinking water legislations by analyzing Drinking Water Management Act. Population growth, urbanization, water consumption was observed impacts, such as industrialization increases significantly, the stability of the crystal clear water with the construction of water supply infrastructure has emerged as a major topic. In addition, water environmental changes that come closer to the real threat of water shortage and water pollution are to recognize water as a economic goods. While this paradigm change facing the water industry has been injured by aspiring to lead a growth industry in the 21st century it is being referred to as blue gold. The rational management of water and the advancement of drinking water legislation enacted in order to promote public health will be called contemporary challenges. On the basis of this perspective, this study was to establish the framework of the improvement of the legal and policy direction related to the formulation of the drinking water diversified and advanced mechanisms. The term drinking water means natural water commonly used for drinking purposes, and tap water, drinking spring water and deep sea drinking water, etc. which are treated natural water adequately for drinking. This study suggest that drinking water legislation should be improved towards diversification of naturally clear drinking water and improvement of quality standards for water and charges for water quality improvement, etc.