- 3.3.4. Heavily modified water bodies (provisional identification) in the Danube River Basin District

The provisional identification of heavily modified water bodies (HMWB) is part of the characterisation of the River Basin District and the identification of distinct water bodies as defined in Annex II of the WFD. However, the provisional identification of HMWB is discussed in detail in Chapter 4.6 because it is closely related to the analysis of hydromorphological pressures and impacts. Chapter 4.6 provides an overview of the provisionally identified HMW sections which meet basin-wide agreed criteria. (4.3.4 Heavily modified water bodies (provisional identification) - p.49)