Four Mile Water — water body quality
near Bantry, Cork
Four Mile Water is a river in Cork, near Bantry, extending 50.8 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 |
|---|---|
| Four Mile Water | Good |
| Four Mile Water | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 50.8 km
- County
- Cork
- Location
- 51.6439, -9.4485
Others in Cork
This page shows water-quality information, not swim-safety advice. For today's conditions and swim-safety guidance, check Water Safety Ireland.