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Corrib Estuary — water body quality

near Galway

Corrib Estuary is a coastal water in Galway, covering 9.6 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.

StretchStatus
Corrib EstuaryGood

Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).

This water body

Type
Coastal water
Area
9.6 km²
County
Galway
Location
53.2596, -9.0403
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