| Code | Label | Definition | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High status or maximum potential | High ecological status, or maximum ecological potential (for artificial and heavily modified waterbodies) | 
| 12 | Good or maximum potential | To be used in cases where more exact classification is not available. | 
| 2 | Good status or potential | Good ecological status, or good ecological potential (for artificial and heavily modified waterbodies) | 
| 3 | Moderate status or potential | Moderate ecological status, or moderate ecological potential (for artificial and heavily modified waterbodies) | 
| 345 | Moderate, poor or bad status or potential | To be used in cases where more exact classification is not available. | 
| 4 | Poor status or potential | Poor ecological status, or poor ecological potential (for artificial and heavily modified waterbodies) | 
| 5 | Bad status or potential | Bad ecological status, or bad ecological potential (for artificial and heavily modified waterbodies) | 
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