Status of the water bodies 2009

The chemical status of the water bodies is assessed as being good or failing to achieve good chemical surface. The definition of good chemical status is based on the annex X of the water framework directive which contains a list of priority substances and environmental quality standards (EQS) for each of these substances. This list is regularly updated in compliance with the directive 2008/105/EC and its revisions.

Chemical status of the water bodies 2009

The ecological status of the natural waterbodies is assessed in 5 classes going from 1 to 5 (high, good, moderate, poor, bad). The classification of the ecological status is based on the biological quality elements and the physico-chemical quality elements and in some cases also the hydromorphological quality elements.

Luxembourg's surface water bodies have been grouped into so-called "study zones", which essentially correspond to the country's major catchment areas. Seven study zones have been designated in total.

Repertoire of all wetlands in Luxembourg as marshy lands and areas and alluvial forests.

This layer contains the official orthophotos covering the national territory of Luxemburg, and that have been produced following a surveying flight in summer 2013 under the responsibility of the administration du cadastre et de la topographie.

This layer contains the regulations contained in the land use plan of the municipality of Lintgen. The information in this geoportal layer has no legal value and must be considered as mere indications related to the original document. The original plan can be viewed in the local administration.

The surface water of Luxembourg are subdivided in 102 water bodies. The identification of water bodies is based on geographical and hydrological determinants. 3 surface water bodies are integrated in the river basin of the "Chiers", part of the river basin district of the Meuse. 99 surface water bodies are integrated in the river basin of the "Moselle", part of the river basin district of the Rhine.

A groundwater body is a distinctive volume of groundwater inside one or more aquifers. The identification of a groundwater body is made by geological criteria. A groundwater body is a management unit in order to evaluate the environmental objectives (good status) according to article 6 of the national water law of the 19th December 2008.