Alewnaghta — water body quality
near Whitegate, Clare
Alewnaghta is a lake in Clare, near Whitegate, covering 54.7 ha.
Official classification
Bad
Assessed 2026
Bad is the lowest Water Framework Directive class, indicating severe alteration: large parts of the biological community expected in an undisturbed water body of this type are missing.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Alewnaghta | Bad |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 54.7 ha
- County
- Clare
- Location
- 52.9717, -8.3580
Others in Clare
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