Killian — water body quality

near Glenamaddy, Galway

Killian is a river in Galway, near Glenamaddy, extending 62.3 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
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Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).

This water body

Type
River
Length
62.3 km
County
Galway
Location
53.5523, -8.4574
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