Mourne Coast — water body quality
near Kilkeel, Newry Mourne and Down
Mourne Coast is a coastal water in Newry Mourne and Down, near Kilkeel, covering 60.4 km².
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 |
|---|---|
| Mourne Coast | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- Coastal water
- Area
- 60.4 km²
- County
- Newry Mourne and Down
- Location
- 54.0389, -6.0047
Others in Newry Mourne and Down
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