Water framework directive - Revision history

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	* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].		* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].

−	[[Category:~~Water~~]] [[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 11:01, 15 April 2019

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	In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."		In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Catchment flood management plans.		* Catchment flood management plans.
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	* Watercourse.		* Watercourse.
	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.
		+	* Water resources.
	* What the new retail market will mean for the water sector.		* What the new retail market will mean for the water sector.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].		* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].
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	* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].		* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].

−	[[Category:Water]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Water]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 14:19, 29 March 2019

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	* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].		* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Water]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	= Requirements =		= Requirements =

−	Member States were required by the Directive to prepare ~~[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans~~ River Basin Management Plans] (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, reached ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines in 2021 and 2027. The Directive also set a target for water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) to meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.	+	Member States were required by the Directive to prepare River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, reached ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines in 2021 and 2027. The Directive also set a target for water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) to meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.

	The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving these requirements through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans (RBMP). A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are being produced, and it is It is anticipated these plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.		The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving these requirements through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans (RBMP). A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are being produced, and it is It is anticipated these plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.
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	* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].		* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].
−	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans].
	* [http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA].		* [http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA].
	* [http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG].		* [http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG].

Editor at 10:26, 23 September 2016

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	* Watercourse.		* Watercourse.
	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.
		+	* What the new retail market will mean for the water sector.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	The Water Framework Directive is transposed into UK law through the following regulations:		The Water Framework Directive is transposed into UK law through the following regulations:
−	*The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 3242) for England and Wales.	+
−	*The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003.	+	* The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 3242) for England and Wales.
−	*The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (Statutory Rule 2003 No. 544) for Northern Ireland.	+	* The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003.
		+	* The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (Statutory Rule 2003 No. 544) for Northern Ireland.

	The UK Water Framework Directive policy group set up the UK Technical Advice Group [http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG], a partnership of the UK environment and conservation agencies, to provide advice on the Directive.		The UK Water Framework Directive policy group set up the UK Technical Advice Group [http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG], a partnership of the UK environment and conservation agencies, to provide advice on the Directive.
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	The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:		The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:
−	*Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor or bad.	+
−	*Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as mercury and benzene and is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.	+	* Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor or bad.
		+	* Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as mercury and benzene and is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.

	The lowest scoring element determines the waterbody’s overall status.		The lowest scoring element determines the waterbody’s overall status.
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	To ensure the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) undertake this role in Scotland, Natural Resources Wales in Wales and the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland.		To ensure the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) undertake this role in Scotland, Natural Resources Wales in Wales and the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland.

−	In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."	+	In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*Catchment flood management plans.	+
−	*Environment Agency.	+	* Catchment flood management plans.
−	*Environmental liability directive.	+	* Environment Agency.
−	*Flood and water management act.	+	* Environmental liability directive.
−	*Flood insurance.	+	* Flood and water management act.
−	*Flood risk.	+	* Flood insurance.
−	*Natura 2000 network.	+	* Flood risk.
−	*River engineering.	+	* Natura 2000 network.
−	*Water Act 2014.	+	* River engineering.
−	*Water conservation.	+	* Water Act 2014.
−	*Water consumption.	+	* Water conservation.
−	*Water engineering.	+	* Water consumption.
		+	* Watercourse.
		+	* Water engineering.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans].
−	*[http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA].
−	*[http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG].
−	*[http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].

−	[[Category:Other_legislation]]	+	* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32000L0060 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy].
−	[[Category:Sustainability]]	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans].
		+	* [http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA].
		+	* [http://www.wfduk.org/ UKTAG].
		+	* [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/water-framework/index_en.html Water Framework Directive].
		+
		+	[[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 08:43, 25 September 2015

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	*Catchment flood management plans.		*Catchment flood management plans.
	*Environment Agency.		*Environment Agency.
		+	*Environmental liability directive.
	*Flood and water management act.		*Flood and water management act.
	*Flood insurance.		*Flood insurance.

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	*Natura 2000 network.		*Natura 2000 network.
	*River engineering.		*River engineering.
		+	*Water Act 2014.
	*Water conservation.		*Water conservation.
	*Water consumption.		*Water consumption.

Designing Buildings at 11:29, 22 August 2015

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	= Requirements =		= Requirements =

−	Member States were required to prepare [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans] (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, reached ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines in 2021 and 2027. The Directive also set a target ~~that all the~~ water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) ~~must~~ meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.	+	Member States were required by the Directive to prepare [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans] (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, reached ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines in 2021 and 2027. The Directive also set a target for water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) to meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.

−	The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving these requirements through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans. A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are being produced, and it is It is anticipated plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.	+	The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving these requirements through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans (RBMP). A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are being produced, and it is It is anticipated these plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.

	The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:		The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:
−	*Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor ~~and~~ bad.	+	*Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor or bad.
	*Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as mercury and benzene and is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.		*Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as mercury and benzene and is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.

−	The lowest scoring element determines the ~~water body’s~~ overall status.	+	The lowest scoring element determines the waterbody’s overall status.

	= Progress update =		= Progress update =

−	To ensure the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (~~[http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/~~ SEPA]) undertake this role in Scotland, ~~[http://naturalresources.wales/water/quality/improving-water-quality/?lang=en~~ Natural Resources Wales] in Wales and the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland.	+	To ensure the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) undertake this role in Scotland, Natural Resources Wales in Wales and the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland.

	In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."		In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."

Designing Buildings at 11:25, 22 August 2015

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	= Requirements =		= Requirements =

−	Member States were required to prepare [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans] (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, ~~reach~~ ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines ~~are~~ 2021 and 2027. It also ~~sets~~ a target that all the water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) must meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.	+	Member States were required to prepare [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/river-basin-management-plans River Basin Management Plans] (RBMPs) by December 2009, to ensure all water systems and their associated terrestrial systems, reached ‘good status’ by 2015 and to achieve subsequent deadlines in 2021 and 2027. The Directive also set a target that all the water dependent protected areas (Natura 2000 sites) must meet their specific conservation objectives by 2015.

−	The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving ~~this~~ through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans. A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are ~~currently~~ being produced, and it is It is anticipated ~~the~~ plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.	+	The UK regulations aim to provide a framework for achieving these requirements through the delivery of actions set out in River Basin Management Plans. A river basin district is a group of catchments that contain rivers, lakes, groundwater reserves and coastal waters. River Basin Management Plans were produced for the 10 river basin districts in England and Wales for the period 2009-2015. New plans are being produced, and it is It is anticipated plans will be implemented and reviewed every six years.

	The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:		The assessment method to determine if a waterbody has reached ‘good status’ is measured against 30 different parameters which are grouped under two main headings:
	*Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor and bad.		*Ecological status: a measure of a healthy and robust catchment ecosystem which is measured as high, good, moderate, poor and bad.
−	*Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as ~~Mercury~~ and ~~Benzene which~~ is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.	+	*Chemical status: includes ‘priority substances’ such as mercury and benzene and is measured as ‘good’ or ‘fail’.

−	~~Ecological status is assessed as; high, good, moderate, poor or bad. Chemical status is assessed as good or fail.~~ The lowest scoring element determines the water body’s overall status.	+	The lowest scoring element determines the water body’s overall status.

	= Progress update =		= Progress update =

−	~~In order to~~ ensure ~~that~~ the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor ~~the~~ water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency ([http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA]) undertake this role in Scotland ~~and~~ [http://naturalresources.wales/water/quality/improving-water-quality/?lang=en Natural Resources Wales] in Wales.	+	To ensure the UK meets the requirements of the Directive, the Environment Agency monitor water bodies in England to determine whether they have reached the status of ‘good’. An [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-framework-directive-classification-2013-progress-update annual report] is produced which summarises their findings. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency ([http://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/monitoring/ SEPA]) undertake this role in Scotland, [http://naturalresources.wales/water/quality/improving-water-quality/?lang=en Natural Resources Wales] in Wales and the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland.

−	~~However,~~ In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ ~~stated~~, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."	+	In December 2011, the Government White Paper, ‘Water for Life’ reported that, "…we have many exquisite stretches of water ... but only 27% of our rivers and lakes are fully functioning ecosystems. Under EU law we have a legal imperative to make a substantial improvement to this figure by 2027. We also have a clear moral imperative, and an economic one."

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	*Flood insurance.		*Flood insurance.
	*Flood risk.		*Flood risk.
−	*~~Masterplanning.~~	+	*Natura 2000 network.
−	*Passive water efficiency measures.	+
	*River engineering.		*River engineering.
−	*Smart cities.
−	*Types of water.
	*Water conservation.		*Water conservation.
	*Water consumption.		*Water consumption.