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In the second RBMPs, hydromorphological pressures are the most commonly occurring pressure on surface waters, affecting 34 % of all such water bodies (EEA, 2018). The most reported hydromorphological pressures are physical alterations related to flood protection, urbanisation, agricultural development and navigation as well as barriers including dams and weirs built for different purposes (hydropower, flood protection, irrigation, or navigation). In addition, several thousands of water bodies are affected by hydrological alterations driven by water abstractions (for public water supply, agriculture, or industry) and reservoirs used mainly for hydropower and irrigation. However, in the second RBMPs of most Member States, the identified hydro-morphological pressures are not clearly apportioned to specific drivers (EC, 2019).

Further, 16 % of European water bodies have been designated as heavily modified (13 %) or artificial (3 %) water bodies.

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