Freshwater Fish Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analysis 2022
Summary
Fish can be used to indicate the ecological status of a river. These data were produced from the same samples collected as part of the routine sampling and analysis undertaken by the Environment Agency as part of its “WFD Classification Status” in 2022 and these data may be considered in combination.
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Use limitation statement
There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.
Licence
Open Government LicenceAttribution statement
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2023. All rights reserved.
Technical information
Update frequency
notPlanned
Lineage
Data was produced from the analysis of Freshwater Fish samples collected by the Environment Agency as part of a wider chemical monitoring and published elsewhere. Analysis was performed by Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
Spatial information
Coordinate reference system
http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/27700Geographic extent
- Latitude from: 50 to 53.5
- Longitude from: -2.6 to 1.3
Metadata information
Language
English
Metadata identifier
0aa80669-d4e8-4b79-8837-7f2d4bb7bf61
Published by
Environment Agency
Contact publisher
Defra Data Services ForumDataset reference dates
Creation date
22 October 2022
Revision date
15 March 2024
Publication date
15 March 2024
Period
- From: 22 September 2022
- To: 30 September 2022
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Data and Supporting Information
| Data services and download by area of interest | Link | Action |
|---|---|---|
| This dataset is a subset of "WFD Classification Status Cycle 2" and contains classification data for fish in rivers. Fish can be used to indicate the ecological status of a river. Metrics on river fish composition, abundance and prevalence are run through the FCS2 classification tool. The actual (observed) values for these metrics are compared with a predicted value (reflecting a river in pristine condition). The comparison of the observed to expected values is known as an Ecological Quality Ratio (EQR). EQRs are used to produce a fish classification (High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad) of the water body for Water Framework Directive (WFD) purposes. | Open link | |
| The Water Quality Archive provides data on water quality measurements. Samples are taken at sampling points around England and can be from coastal or estuarine waters, rivers, lakes, ponds, canals or groundwaters. They are taken for a number of purposes including compliance assessment against discharge permits, investigation of pollution incidents or environmental monitoring. The archive provides data on measurements and samples dating from 2000. | Open link |
| Full downloads and supporting documentation | Format | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fish PFAS analysis 2022.xlsx | XLSX | Download |