Owveg (Kerry) — water body quality

near Ballyduff, Kerry

Owveg (Kerry) is a river in Kerry, near Ballyduff, extending 54.3 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.

StretchStatus
Owveg (Kerry)Good
Owveg (Kerry)Good

Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).

This water body

Type
River
Length
54.3 km
County
Kerry
Location
52.2990, -9.3764
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