Lakes in Galway, Ireland
Find lakes in Galway: county page for 28 named lakes in Ireland. Official surface phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi, shown as the authority reports them; none is a swim-safety class.
Lake map
Map shows 28 lakes with coordinates
Named lakes
| Lake | Place | Total phosphorus | Chlorophyll-a | Secchi | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lough Anaserd | Galway | 20 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Ardderry | Galway | 12 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Aughrusbeg | Galway | 13 µg/L | 3.6 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Ballynahinch | Galway | 17 µg/L | 2.3 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Ballynakill | Galway | 16 µg/L | 2.3 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Ballyquirke | Galway | 13 µg/L | 2.1 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Beaghcauneen | Galway | 13 µg/L | 2.5 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Bofin | Galway | 18 µg/L | 1.3 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Corrib Lower | Galway | 15 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Corrib Upper | Galway | 12 µg/L | 1.8 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Cutra | Galway | 17 µg/L | 1.5 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Enask | Galway | 24 µg/L | 1.7 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Fadda | Galway | 11 µg/L | 2.2 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Illauntrasna | Galway | 21 µg/L | 1.7 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Kylemore | Galway | 18 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Lettercraffroe | Galway | 13 µg/L | 3.7 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Mask Upper | Galway | 12 µg/L | 1.2 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Maumwee | Galway | 15 µg/L | 2.0 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Nahasleam | Galway | 24 µg/L | — | — | 2022 |
| Lough Nambrackmore Cushatrower | Galway | 18 µg/L | 1.8 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Rea | Galway | 12 µg/L | 2.5 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Ross | Galway | 12 µg/L | 1.8 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Seecon | Galway | 17 µg/L | 3.0 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Lough Shindilla | Galway | 15 µg/L | 1.7 µg/L | — | 2023 |
| Lough Tully | Galway | 16 µg/L | 4.5 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Loughanillaun Maam Cross | Galway | 20 µg/L | 1.6 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Loughaunore | Galway | 30 µg/L | 1.7 µg/L | — | 2022 |
| Loughaunwillan | Galway | 18 µg/L | 1.9 µg/L | — | 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many named lakes are in Galway?
- 28 named lakes in Galway, Ireland, have official phosphorus and chlorophyll-a, 2022–2023. Values are the authority's measurements, shown as reported.
- Where do the Galway readings come from?
- Galway pages show official phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi from the publishing authority, with the year each was taken.
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