Doagh River — water body quality
near Ballyclare, Antrim and Newtownabbey
Doagh River is a river in Antrim and Newtownabbey, near Ballyclare, extending 12.8 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 |
|---|---|
| Doagh River | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 12.8 km
- County
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Location
- 54.7717, -6.0262
Others in Antrim and Newtownabbey
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