We consider this policy is unsound on the grounds of being justified and consistent with national policy. The policy does not adequately reflect on Water Framework Directive (WFD) issues in North Hertfordshire and shows its aspirations for the protection and improvement of its waterbodies overall. The policy to date only makes reference to water quality and water resources aspects of the WFD. We maintain our view that this policy title should be changed to reflect wider WFD issues. We consider that this policy would work better by being separated into two: Water Framework Directive and Wastewater infrastructure. However as this plan is advanced, we suggest that the policy is divided into two sub parts to prevent confusion.