Kilrateera Upper — water body quality
near Mountshannon, Clare
Kilrateera Upper is a river in Clare, near Mountshannon, extending 20.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Kilrateera Upper | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 20.4 km
- County
- Clare
- Location
- 52.9425, -8.4625
Others in Clare
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