Classification data for the Other Pollutants sub-element used in assessing Chemical status under the EU Water Framework Directive. The dataset contains classifications for eight specific pollutants, each rated as 'Good' or 'fail', with the overall sub-element classification determined by a 'one out all out' process. Attribution is to the Environment Agency, copyright and/or database right 2016.
Use Cases
- Assessing compliance with EU environmental quality standards based on the classification of eight specific pollutants.
- Evaluating the 'one out all out' failure mechanism for the Other Pollutants sub-element.
- Monitoring chemical status of surface waters under the Water Framework Directive based on the described classification system.
Strengths
- Classification is based on eight specific pollutants defined by Directive 2008/105/EC.
- The 'one out all out' failure mechanism provides a clear compliance threshold.
- Attribution to the Environment Agency provides an authoritative source.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
- Source
- Environment Agency