69Article 4(1)(b) of Directive 2000/60 imposes, in respect of groundwater, obligations which are largely identical to those laid down in respect of surface waters. First, in accordance with Article 4(1)(b)(i), Member States are required to implement the measures necessary to prevent deterioration of the status of all bodies of groundwater (obligation to prevent deterioration). Secondly, pursuant to Article 4(1)(b)(ii), Member States are required to protect, enhance and restore all bodies of groundwater with the aim of achieving ‘good status’ by the end of 2015 at the latest (obligation to enhance).
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