Ballyviggis Stream — water body quality
near Ardglass, Newry Mourne and Down
Ballyviggis Stream is a river in Newry Mourne and Down, near Ardglass, extending 9.7 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 |
|---|---|
| Ballyviggis Stream | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 9.7 km
- County
- Newry Mourne and Down
- Location
- 54.2846, -5.6730
Others in Newry Mourne and Down
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