1. This Directive shall not apply to concessions awarded to:
(a)
provide or operate fixed networks intended to provide a service to the public in connection with the production, transport or distribution of drinking water;
(b)
supply drinking water to such networks.
2. This Directive shall also not apply to concessions with one, or both of the following subject-matters when they are connected with an activity referred to in paragraph 1:
(a)
hydraulic engineering projects, irrigation or land drainage, provided that the volume of water to be used for the supply of drinking water represents more than 20 % of the total volume of water made available by such projects or irrigation or drainage installations; or
(b)
the disposal or treatment of sewage.