Water body

A water body is a concept used in water resources management that refers to a lake or another distinct body of water. According to the definition given in the EU Water Framework Directive, a “body of surface water means a discrete and significant element of surface water such as a lake, a reservoir, a stream, river or canal”. In the Water Act, a water body refers to a lake, pond, river, brook and other natural water area as well as a reservoir, channel and other similar artificial water area.