Forkhill River — water body quality
near Forkill, Newry Mourne and Down
Forkhill River is a river in Newry Mourne and Down, near Forkill, extending 25.1 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.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Forkhill River | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 25.1 km
- County
- Newry Mourne and Down
- Location
- 54.1216, -6.4737
Others in Newry Mourne and Down
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