Research and analysis
B3a: Status of surface waters in England, 2019
Updated 1 December 2025
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| water_body | status | percentage |
|---|---|---|
| All surface water bodies | Ecological status, at good status | 16.0 |
| All surface water bodies | Ecological status, other | 84.0 |
| Coastal waters: Saltmarsh | Biology, at good status | 50.0 |
| Estuaries: Saltmarsh | Biology, at good status | 36.0 |
| Lakes: Phytoplankton | Biology, at good status | 52.0 |
| Rivers: Plants & algae | Biology, at good status | 45.0 |
| Rivers: Invertebrates | Biology, at good status | 76.0 |
| Coastal waters: Saltmarsh | Biology, not at good status | 50.0 |
| Estuaries: Saltmarsh | Biology, not at good status | 64.0 |
| Lakes: Phytoplankton | Biology, not at good status | 48.0 |
| Rivers: Plants & algae | Biology, not at good status | 55.0 |
| Rivers: Invertebrates | Biology, not at good status | 24.0 |