Environment
Visualising Environmental data for Galway City and County
Water Quality
The concentration of phosphorus (ortho-phosphate) in Galway rivers has decreased since 2010. This is in line with the decrease observed across the river basin district. Although it is not possible to attribute this decrease to any particular initiative, it is welcome and should be built upon. Notwithstanding this, several rivers in Galway have problems with excessive phosphorus (Kilcolgan, Clarinbridge, Carrowmoneash and Bearna Stream (Freeport)).
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Water Quality
River stations with the highest mean ammonia concentration in 2013 (in decreasing order)
| River Name | River Code/Station Number |
|---|---|
| Carrowmoneash | 29C05-0400 |
| Clarinbridge | 29C02-0300 |
| Kilcolgan | 29K01-0100 |
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Water Quality
River stations with the highest mean nitrate concentration in 2013 (in decreasing order)
| River Name | River Code/Station Number |
|---|---|
| Carrowmoneash | 29C05-0400 |
| Clarinbridge | 29C02-0300 |
| Kilcolgan | 29K01-0100 |
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Water Quality
River stations with the highest mean BOD concentration in 2013 (in decreasing order)
| River Name | River Code/Station Number |
|---|---|
| Carrowmoneash | 29C05-0400 |
| Headford Stream | 30H01-0200 |
| Abbert | 30A01-0500 |
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Water Quality
These assessments are based on the most recent Q values, assessments of the EPA biologists and physico-chemical measurements made during 2013. This list includes all rivers on the chemical monitoring programme and rivers on the biological monitoring programme in unsatisfactory condition.
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- Source: Galway City Council
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Blue Flag Beaches
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Waste Management
Details of Household Waste Managed (HWM), 2010-2012
Waste Management
Details of Kerbside Household Waste Managed (KHWM), 2010-12
Waste Management
Details of Non-Kerbside Household Waste Managed (KHWM), 2010-12