Shinney Water — water body quality
near Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens
Shinney Water is a river in Causeway Coast and Glens, near Coleraine, extending 7.8 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 |
|---|---|
| Shinney Water | Good |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 7.8 km
- County
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Location
- 55.0718, -6.7281
Others in Causeway Coast and Glens
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