The EU target that 100% of surface water bodies should be of good quality by 2027 is unlikely to be met

100%

High

80

60

Only 35% of all surface water bodies were in good condition in 2018

Good

40

Moderate

20

Bad

Poor

0

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

100%

High

80

Good

60

Only 35% of all surface water bodies were in good condition in 2018

40

Moderate

20

Bad

Poor

0

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Guardian graphic. Source: JNCC. Figures may not sum to 100 due to rounding