Mattock — water body quality
near Slane, Meath
Mattock is a river in Meath, near Slane, extending 70.6 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 |
|---|---|
| Mattock | Good |
| Mattock | Good |
| Mattock | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 70.6 km
- County
- Meath
- Location
- 53.7469, -6.4867
Others in Meath
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