Altan — water body quality
near Cashelnagor, Donegal
Altan is a lake in Donegal, near Cashelnagor, covering 1.3 km².
Official classification
Good
Assessed 2026
Good ecological status under the Water Framework Directive means the biology and chemistry of this water body depart only slightly from near-natural conditions for its type, which meets the Directive’s environmental objective.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Altan | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- County
- Donegal
- Location
- 55.0577, -8.0900
Others in Donegal
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