WFD Cycle 2 Lake Total Phosphorus Classification Status

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.