Flesk (Kerry) — water body quality

near Killarney, Kerry

Flesk (Kerry) is a river in Kerry, near Killarney, extending 159.1 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.

StretchStatus
Flesk (Kerry)Good
Flesk (Kerry)High
Flesk (Kerry)Good
Flesk (Kerry)Good
Flesk (Kerry)Good
Flesk (Kerry)Good

Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).

This water body

Type
River
Length
159.1 km
County
Kerry
Location
52.0113, -9.3060
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