§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what percentage of lakes in the UK are designated as polluted. [91122]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Environment Agency does not monitor all lakes in England on a routine basis but takes action where there is evidence of a water quality problem.
105WA study commissioned by English Nature in the 1990s showed that 46 per cent. of lakes designated as sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) showed nutrient enrichment. This can affect water quality in some circumstances.
English Nature are carrying out condition reassessments on these SSSIs. Results will be available later this year.
Since this is a devolved matter, this reply relates to England only.