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WFD Classification Status Cycle 2
The Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) Classification Status Cycle 2 dataset contains classification status for water bodies in England reported from 2013 onwards. For... -
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) 2021 Designations
This dataset identifies Nitrate Vulnerable Zones for implementation in 2021. The designations are made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Nitrate Pollution... -
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) 2017 - Combined (Pre appeals Designations)
PLEASE NOTE: This dataset has been retired, as it has been superseded by the dataset for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) 2021 Designations. See:... -
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) 2017 - Combined (Final Designations)
PLEASE NOTE: This dataset has been retired, as it has been superseded by the dataset for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) 2021 Designations. See:... -
Drinking Water Safeguard Zones (Surface Water)
Drinking Water Safeguard Zones (Surface Water) are catchment areas that influence the water quality for their respective Drinking Water Protected Area (Surface Water). They are... -
Drinking Water Protected Areas (Surface Water)
Drinking Water Protected Areas (Surface Water) are defined by the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 (or WFD Regulations) as... -
Classification - 2008 River Cycle 1 phytobenthos water body level with...
Survey results from 2007 showing the health of phytobenthos (algae that grows on rocks on the river bed, also known as diatoms) expressed against the Water Framework Directive... -
Bathing Waters ZOI Catchments
Bathing water zones of influence (ZOI) are defined as an area where if heavy rainfall occurs may lead to surface water runoff causing a reduction in water quality at a... -
Bathing Waters Monitoring Locations
The Environment Agency collects and analyses water samples each year from May to September, to ensure that designated bathing water sites on the coast and inland are safe and... -
Abstraction Sensitivity Bands - cycle 2
Combined Physical, LIFE & Fish based scores on the combination matrices for rivers and lakes. The final Abstraction Sensitivity Bands (ABSs) define the percentages of... -
Surface water quality data from rivers and ponds in the Mekong Delta, Red...
[This dataset is embargoed until January 4, 2027]. This dataset contains water quality data across rivers and ponds in the Vietnamese Mekong River Delta (MRD), Vietnamese Red... -
Surface Water Temperature Archive up to 2007
Water temperature data is collected for different reasons and in different locations. Time series of surface water temperatures can provide indicators of climate change and... -
Forestry England Dams
This dataset shows dams within the Nations Forests. These will generally be created and permanent in character and have an associated reservoir. Attribution statement: ©... -
Freshwater Fish Directive Historic Compliance 1992-2012
This dataset provides the summary statistics associated with the Freshwater Fish Directive compliance assessments that have been carried out since 1992. Where a sample point has... -
Forestry England Culverts
This dataset shows culverts within the Nations Forests that are known to be under 1.5 meters in diameter. These culverts will predominantly be under forest roads but will also... -
Forestry England Water Supply Points
This dataset shows water supply points within or close to the Nations Forests. There will be various boreholes, wells, hydrants and springs present. Attribution statement: ©... -
Forestry England Water Courses
This dataset shows captured water courses within the Nations Forests. These will be natural water courses which will usually be permanent. Attribution statement: © Forestry... -
Forestry England Open Water
This dataset shows captured areas of open water within the Nations Forests. These will generally be fairly natural and permanent in character and not be created by dams.... -
Forestry England Fords
This dataset shows captured fords within the National Forests. Attribution statement: © Forestry Commission copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved. -
Forestry England Drains
This dataset shows captured drains within the Nations Forests. These will be artificially created water courses which may or may not run all year. Attribution statement: ©...