# The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017, Regulation 6: Classification of water bodies


The appropriate agency must classify the status of bodies of water in accordance with Annex V to the WFD and such directions as the appropriate authority may give to the appropriate agency.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/407/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-environment-water-framework-directive-england-and-wales-regulations-2017/regulation-6
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