Nanny (Tuam) — water body quality
near Tuam, Galway
Nanny (Tuam) is a river in Galway, near Tuam, extending 21.0 km.
Official classification
Poor
Assessed 2026
Poor ecological status means the Water Framework Directive assessment found major alteration to this water body’s biological communities, with many of the species expected in an undisturbed water body of its type absent or much reduced.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Nanny (Tuam) | Moderate |
| Nanny (Tuam) | Moderate |
| Nanny (Tuam) | Poor |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 21.0 km
- County
- Galway
- Location
- 53.5237, -8.7961
Others in Galway
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