Douglas (Ballon) — water body quality
near Myshall, Carlow
Douglas (Ballon) is a river in Carlow, near Myshall, extending 21.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Douglas (Ballon) | Moderate |
| Douglas (Ballon) | Moderate |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 21.4 km
- County
- Carlow
- Location
- 52.7168, -6.7653
Others in Carlow
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