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South West Lakes River Health
Real Environment Agency WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status for 21 surface water bodies in the South West Lakes management catchment (North West River Basin District).
How healthy are the rivers in the South West Lakes catchment?
In the South West Lakes catchment (North West River Basin District), 57% of its 21 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 72/100 (ranked 5 of 105), above the England average of 54.
South West Lakes — ecological status breakdown
| WFD Ecological Status | Water bodies | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1 | 5% |
| Good | 11 | 52% |
| Moderate | 6 | 29% |
| Poor | 3 | 14% |
| Bad | 0 | 0% |
How South West Lakes compares to England
72/100
South West Lakes GRHI
54/100
England avg GRHI
57%
South West Lakes Good/High
14%
England Good/High
South West Lakes is ranked 5 of 105 — above the England average. 9 water bodies have not yet reached Good ecological status.
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South West Lakes
North West River Basin District
Good–High — ranked 5 of 105
▲ above England average (54/100)
Ecological status — 21 water bodies
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Find local home servicesSouth West Lakes river health — FAQ
- What percentage of water bodies in South West Lakes are at Good ecological status?
- 57% of the 21 assessed surface water bodies in the South West Lakes catchment achieved Ecological Good or High status under WFD Cycle 3 (2022). 9 water bodies are at Moderate, Poor or Bad status and require improvement. Source: Environment Agency Catchment Data Explorer, OGL v3.0.
- How does the South West Lakes catchment compare to the rest of England?
- South West Lakes has a Gera River Health Index of 72/100, ranked 5 of 105 English management catchments. The England average is 54/100. Nationally, only 14% of water bodies reach Ecological Good or High status; South West Lakes's rate is 57%.
- What ecological statuses are recorded in the South West Lakes catchment?
- WFD Cycle 3 (2022) ecological status breakdown for South West Lakes: High: 1, Good: 11, Moderate: 6, Poor: 3, Bad: 0. Total assessed: 21 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).