The Water Framework Directive (WFD)

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) Information covering the aims of the WFD and the timetable for its implementation can be found on the Environment Agency (EA) website.

The WFD aims to protect and enhance the water environment. It is new legislation and comes at a time when we , as a Group, are seeking to ensure the same thing. It was suggested that we monitor the progress being made by the EA towards the WFD objectives and help where we can.

Rivers

What is the risk category of water bodies in my area?

• There are 11 rivers in this area which have been risk assessed against the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

• How do we describe and analyse rivers?

Lakes

What is the risk category of water bodies in my area?

• There are 0 lakes in this area which have been risk assessed against the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

• How do we describe and analyse lakes?

Transitional waters

What is the risk category of water bodies in my area?

• There are 0 transitional waters in this area which have been risk assessed against the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

• How do we describe and analyse transitional waters?

Coastal waters

What is the risk category of water bodies in my area?

• There are 0 coastal waters in this area which have been risk assessed against the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

• How do we describe and analyse coastal waters?

Groundwaters

What is the risk category of water bodies in my area?

• There are 5 groundwaters in this area which have been risk assessed against the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.

• How do we describe and analyse groundwaters?