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WFD Overall Coastal Water Risk Score (2008)

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This dataset presents the overall risk status results for coastal waterbodies in Ireland, assessed in 2008. The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report, carried out on all waterbodies under the Water Framework Directive. It identifies coastal waterbodies at risk of failing to meet the Directive's environmental objectives, based on pressures such as pollution, physical modification, and abstraction. The dataset is published by Ireland's environmental authorities and supports water quality monitoring, river basin management planning, and reporting obligations under the EU Water Framework Directive for coastal water bodies nationally.This dataset shows the overall risk status result for Coastal waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Direct...