As of 2019, only ** percent of all surface water bodies in England had a good or high ecological status. The English surface water bodies with the highest ecological status were coastal waters, with ** percent of them showing only a slight or no change from natural state as a result of human impact.
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Defra. (May 22, 2023). Share of surface water bodies in England with good or high ecological status in 2019, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1395223/surface-water-bodies-good-ecological-status-england-by-type/
Defra. "Share of surface water bodies in England with good or high ecological status in 2019, by type." Chart. May 22, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 24, 2026. /statistics/1395223/surface-water-bodies-good-ecological-status-england-by-type/
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Share of surface water bodies in England with good or high ecological status in 2019, by type [Graph], Defra, May 22, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1395223/surface-water-bodies-good-ecological-status-england-by-type/