Killeen Water — water body quality
near Armagh, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Killeen Water is a river in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, near Armagh, extending 9.1 km.
Official classification
Poor
Assessed 2026
Poor ecological status means the Water Framework Directive assessment found major alteration to this water body’s biological communities, with many of the species expected in an undisturbed water body of its type absent or much reduced.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Killeen Water | Poor |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 9.1 km
- County
- Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
- Location
- 54.3334, -6.6247
Others in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
- Annagh River, PortadownBad
- Ballybay River, RichhillModerate
- Ballymacone River, KeadyModerate
- Ballymartrim Water, KillyleaModerate
- Butter Water, ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Derryscollop), ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Milford), ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Tassagh), KeadyModerate
All rivers, lakes & coast in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
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