Ferta (coastal water) — water body quality
near Cahersiveen, Kerry
Ferta is a coastal water in Kerry, near Cahersiveen, covering 2.4 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.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Ferta | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 2.4 km²
- County
- Kerry
- Location
- 51.9557, -10.2122
Others in Kerry
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