Division NORTHERN LAKES GEOGRAPHICAL INTERCALIBRATION GROUP RESULTS Biological Quality Element Fish fauna
United Kingdom
Description of types that have been intercalibrated
| Type | Lake characterisation | Lake area km2 | Alkalinity (meq/l) | Colour (mg Pt/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-N-F1 | Dimictic clear water lakes | < 40 | < 0,2 | < 30 |
| L-N-F2 | Dimictic humic lakes | < 5 | < 0,2 | 30 — 90 |
Types L-N-F1: Types L-N-F2:
Ireland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Ireland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
| Country | National classificationmethods intercalibrated | Ecological Quality Ratios | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-good boundary | Good-moderate boundary | ||
| Eutrophication | |||
| Finland | EQR4 | 0,8 | 0,6 |
| Ireland | FIL2 | 0,76 | 0,53 |
| UK (Northern Ireland) | FIL2 | 0,76 | 0,53 |
| Norway | EindexW3 | 0,75 | 0,56 |
| Sweden | EindexW3 | 0,75 | 0,56 |
| Acidification | |||
| Norway | AindexW5 | 0,74 | 0,55 |
| Sweden | AindexW5 | 0,74 | 0,55 |