WFD Cycle 2 Lake Total Phosphorus Classification Status
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Description
Classification data for Total Phosphorus in lakes, used to determine ecological status under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The dataset contains classifications derived by comparing observed phosphorus concentrations with reference boundaries, resulting in categories such as High, Good, Moderate, Poor, and Bad. It is a subset of the WFD Classification Status Cycle 2 dataset, provided by the Environment Agency.
Use Cases
Assessing lake ecological status based on total phosphorus concentrations mentioned in the description
Monitoring compliance with Water Framework Directive (WFD) standards for water bodies
Analyzing the relationship between phosphorus levels and freshwater plant composition and biomass
Comparing observed phosphorus levels against reference boundary concentrations
Strengths
Data is derived from a standardized classification tool (calculator) for consistency
Classifications are based on a defined regulatory framework (Water Framework Directive)
Contains specific ecological status categories (High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad)
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Freshness should be verified; last metadata update was 2026-04-24
Provenance
Source
Environment Agency
Collection Method
Observed total phosphorus concentrations are compared with reference boundary concentrations using a calculator classification tool.
Freshness
Last metadata update was 2026-04-24 13:15:46.710201; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Likely covers lakes in the jurisdiction of the UK Environment Agency.
File format is XLSX; requires software capable of reading Excel files.