What are UK Environmental Quality Standards for Freshwaters?

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) and other European Union directions play a significant role in formulating the United Kingdom’s environmental quality standards for freshwaters. The WFD is key to protecting groundwaters, lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal areas. The Environment Agency is the body that develops, maintains and reviews freshwater standards in the United Kingdom. The … Continue reading What are UK Environmental Quality Standards for Freshwaters?