Water Framework Directive
The Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC is an EU directive which commits European Union member states to achieve good qualitative and quantitative status of all water bodies (including marine waters up to one nautical mile from shore) by 2015. It is a framework in the sense that it prescribes steps to reach the common goal rather than adopting the more traditional limit value approach. The Directive's aim for 'good status' for all water bodies will not be achieved, with 47% of EU water bodies covered by the Directive failing to achieve the aim.
| European Union directive | |
| Title | Water Framework Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Article 175(1) |
| Journal reference | OJL 327, 22 December 2000, pp. 1–73 |
| History | |
| Date made | 23 October 2000 |
| Came into force | 22 December 2000 |
| Implementation date | 22 December 2003 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Decision No 2455/2001/EC, Directive 2008/32/EC |
| Current legislation | |
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