Kilroot River — water body quality
near Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim
Kilroot River is a river in Mid and East Antrim, near Whitehead, extending 7.4 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 |
|---|---|
| Kilroot River | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 7.4 km
- County
- Mid and East Antrim
- Location
- 54.7552, -5.7635
Others in Mid and East Antrim
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