WFD Cycle 2 Other Pollutants Classification

This dataset is a subset of the "WFD Classification Status Cycle 2" product and contains classification data for the sub element Other Pollutants (abbreviated to OP) as used in the assessment for Chemical status for the water framework directive (WFD). WFD provides for measures against chemical pollution of surface waters which included the selection and regulation of substances of European Union (EU)-wide concern called the priority substances. Eight pollutants have been selected as Other Pollutants within the larger list of Priority Substances and Certain Other Pollutants according to Annex II of Directive 2008/105/EC. Environmental quality standards for these substances are included in the Environmental Quality Standards Directive 2008/105/EC. This sub element is based on the classification of the eight individual elements (where monitored) which are classified as either Good or fail. The OP sub element classification is based on a one out all out process. This means if a single individual OP element fails then the OP sub element classification will also fail. If there are no individual OP elements in classification the OP sub element is listed as does not require assessment (DRNA). Attribution statement: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2016. All rights reserved.