Bunow — water body quality
near Ballaghmore, Laois
Bunow is a river in Laois, near Ballaghmore, extending 35.3 km.
Official classification
Moderate
Assessed 2026
Moderate is the first Water Framework Directive class that falls short of the Directive’s objective: the biological communities here differ moderately from those expected in a near-natural water body of this type, so a programme of measures applies.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Bunow | Good |
| Bunow | Moderate |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 35.3 km
- County
- Laois
- Location
- 52.9690, -7.7666
Others in Laois
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