Estuarine and Coastal Classification Scheme
The purpose of the Estuarine and Coastal Classification
Scheme is to classify Scottish estuarine waters. A classification
scheme is required both for national reporting purposes and also to
measure performance and compliance with estuarine water quality
standards.
The purpose of the coastal classification is to classify
Scottish coastal waters. A classification scheme is required both
for national reporting purposes and also to measure performance and
compliance with coastal water quality standards.