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Essex South River Health
Real Environment Agency WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status for 3 surface water bodies in the Essex South management catchment (Thames River Basin District).
How healthy are the rivers in the Essex South catchment?
In the Essex South catchment (Thames River Basin District), 0% of its 3 assessed surface water bodies achieved Ecological Good or High status under the WFD Cycle 3 (2022) assessment, per the Environment Agency. The Gera River Health Index is 50/100 (ranked 71 of 105), below the England average of 54.
Essex South — ecological status breakdown
| WFD Ecological Status | Water bodies | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Good | 0 | 0% |
| Moderate | 3 | 100% |
| Poor | 0 | 0% |
| Bad | 0 | 0% |
How Essex South compares to England
50/100
Essex South GRHI
54/100
England avg GRHI
0%
Essex South Good/High
14%
England Good/High
Essex South is ranked 71 of 105 — below the England average. 3 water bodies have not yet reached Good ecological status.
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Essex South
Thames River Basin District
Moderate — ranked 71 of 105
▼ below England average (54/100)
Ecological status — 3 water bodies
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Find local home servicesEssex South river health — FAQ
- What percentage of water bodies in Essex South are at Good ecological status?
- 0% of the 3 assessed surface water bodies in the Essex South catchment achieved Ecological Good or High status under WFD Cycle 3 (2022). 3 water bodies are at Moderate, Poor or Bad status and require improvement. Source: Environment Agency Catchment Data Explorer, OGL v3.0.
- How does the Essex South catchment compare to the rest of England?
- Essex South has a Gera River Health Index of 50/100, ranked 71 of 105 English management catchments. The England average is 54/100. Nationally, only 14% of water bodies reach Ecological Good or High status; Essex South's rate is 0%.
- What ecological statuses are recorded in the Essex South catchment?
- WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status breakdown for Essex South: High: 0, Good: 0, Moderate: 3, Poor: 0, Bad: 0. Total assessed: 3 surface water bodies. Source: Environment Agency, OGL v3.0.
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Related
- UK River Health Index — all 105 catchments
- GRHI methodology — how the score is computed.
- UK water bills by company — cost of water services in your area.
- EA Catchment Data Explorer — the primary source.
Contains public sector information published by Environment Agency and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Environment Agency — Catchment Data Explorer WFD Classifications (Cycle 3, 2022) (2022 (Cycle 3 assessment), published 2022).