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North Devon River Health
Real Environment Agency WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status for 96 surface water bodies in the North Devon management catchment (South West River Basin District).
How healthy are the rivers in the North Devon catchment?
In the North Devon catchment (South West River Basin District), 14% of its 96 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 55/100 (ranked 37 of 105), above the England average of 54.
North Devon — ecological status breakdown
| WFD Ecological Status | Water bodies | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Good | 13 | 14% |
| Moderate | 66 | 69% |
| Poor | 16 | 17% |
| Bad | 1 | 1% |
How North Devon compares to England
55/100
North Devon GRHI
54/100
England avg GRHI
14%
North Devon Good/High
14%
England Good/High
North Devon is ranked 37 of 105 — above the England average. 83 water bodies have not yet reached Good ecological status.
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North Devon
South West River Basin District
Moderate–Good — ranked 37 of 105
▲ above England average (54/100)
Ecological status — 96 water bodies
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Find local home servicesNorth Devon river health — FAQ
- What percentage of water bodies in North Devon are at Good ecological status?
- 14% of the 96 assessed surface water bodies in the North Devon catchment achieved Ecological Good or High status under WFD Cycle 3 (2022). 83 water bodies are at Moderate, Poor or Bad status and require improvement. Source: Environment Agency Catchment Data Explorer, OGL v3.0.
- How does the North Devon catchment compare to the rest of England?
- North Devon has a Gera River Health Index of 55/100, ranked 37 of 105 English management catchments. The England average is 54/100. Nationally, only 14% of water bodies reach Ecological Good or High status; North Devon's rate is 14%.
- What ecological statuses are recorded in the North Devon catchment?
- WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status breakdown for North Devon: High: 0, Good: 13, Moderate: 66, Poor: 16, Bad: 1. Total assessed: 96 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).