Good Status

Good surface water status is obtained when a body of surface water achieves, as a minimum level, “good” ecological and chemical status.

Good groundwater status is obtained when a body of groundwater achieves, as a minimum level, “good” quantitative and chemical status.

Good status needs to be achieved by all water bodies by 2015, in accordance with the Water Framework Directive, unless the deadline is extended or less stringent objectives are defined.