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Accessing the classification data on DSP

To access the spreadsheet files, follow the link for the type of water body you are interested below in the 'Metadata Record URL' column.

Please note, you'll need to scroll to the bottom of the destination page to a box which reads 'Data and supporting information' where you'll see 'Full downloads and supporting documentation' where you'll be able to see the 'download' option.

Metadata Record Name	Metadata Record URL
WFD Groundwater Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Simplified)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/c947f1b8-9139-4e23-9d05-769bea99032e
WFD Groundwater Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Full Resolution)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/1808a7bd-409a-4d41-a0e6-024726c09ca0
WFD River, Canal, and SWT Water Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Simplified)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/69c06a9b-149c-483e-bcd1-fe948d10d0fd
WFD River, Canal, and SWT Water Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Full Resolution)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/0efd50a1-ce1a-4958-a414-198d32798204
WFD River Water Body Catchments Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Simplified)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/72dbb441-0aa6-4035-b6a8-d08aa3f07313
WFD River Water Body Catchments Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Full Resolution)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/69e41965-4e07-44cb-93b5-4a32bff75efa
WFD Transitional and Coastal Water Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Simplified)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/0a7e13e4-5a57-48b3-8b02-f860ba962a97
WFD Transitional and Coastal Water Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025 (Full Resolution)	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/8239b71a-7569-4ddc-8d76-ccd35432df86
WFD Lake Water Bodies Cycle 4 Classification 2025	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/e1af836e-9e79-4071-b9a7-0f7f8edcf973
WFD River Basin Districts Cycle 4	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/4ee8955e-318c-412c-a7a3-ed5e6318457f
WFD Surface Water Management Catchments Cycle 4	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/2ccc5b58-685d-433e-a613-2d91166a0526
WFD Surface Water Operational Catchments Cycle 4	https://environment.data.gov.uk/dataset/70e304bb-8fdb-4a98-af6f-62c7e6f38665

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