Ballynakill lough stream — water body quality
near Moyard, Galway
Ballynakill lough stream is a river in Galway, near Moyard, extending 6.7 km.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ballynakill lough stream | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 6.7 km
- County
- Galway
- Location
- 53.5533, -10.0433
Others in Galway
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