WFD Cycle 2 Site Classifications 2016: UK Water Body Environmental Status

Environment Agency data from 2016 classifies UK water bodies for the Water Framework Directive. Classification facts produced by models support the water body classification process. This retired dataset has been superseded by a newer record on the UK environment data platform.

Use Cases

• Assess environmental conditions of water bodies based on classification data.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of water management interventions based on subsequent classifications.
• Analyze classification facts produced by models to understand the basis for water body status.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Environment Agency Catchment Planning System.
• Includes supporting classification facts produced by the models.

Limitations

• Dataset is retired and superseded by a newer record.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Environment Agency

Collection Method

Data collected by field operatives or automated methods, then passed through classification models.

Time Range

2016

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-17 15:08:41.997668; freshness should be verified.

Geography

United Kingdom