Environment Agency: Just 14.3 per cent of England's surface waters achieve 'good' ecological status

Stuart Stone
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Too many rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater bodies ‘still not achieving’ desired standards, EA data reveals

Just 14.3 per cent of England's rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater achieve 'good' ecological status according to new data published today by the Environment Agency (EA). Many factors can affect...

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