Tall River (Derrycrew) — water body quality
near Annaghmore, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
Tall River (Derrycrew) is a river in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon, near Annaghmore, extending 19.4 km.
Official classification
Bad
Assessed 2026
Bad is the lowest Water Framework Directive class, indicating severe alteration: large parts of the biological community expected in an undisturbed water body of this type are missing.
| Stretch | Status |
|---|---|
| Tall River (Derrycrew) | Bad |
Overall status reflects the worst stretch (precautionary).
This water body
- Type
- River
- Length
- 19.4 km
- County
- Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
- Location
- 54.4420, -6.5798
Others in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
- Annagh River, PortadownBad
- Ballybay River, RichhillModerate
- Ballymacone River, KeadyModerate
- Ballymartrim Water, KillyleaModerate
- Butter Water, ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Derryscollop), ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Milford), ArmaghModerate
- Callan River (Tassagh), KeadyModerate
All rivers, lakes & coast in Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
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