# The Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, Paragraph 5: Boundary values for aquatic plants and animals in lakes

Extent: N.I.

To determine the phytoplankton and phytobenthos boundaries to apply to a lake or any part thereof, the Department must assign to that lake or any part thereof, the appropriate geological category, depth category and colour category specified in Schedule 1 Part 1, Tables 5, 6 and 7 respectively.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2015/351/schedule/1/part/3/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-framework-directive-classification-priority-substances-and-shellfish-waters-regulations-northern-ireland-2015/schedule-1/part-3/paragraph-5
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