The Water Framework Directive is an EU directive which provides a framework for the protection and improvement of water quality across the EU.  The directive applies to all waters including : rivers, lakes, groundwater, transitional and coastal waters.  Details on the directive and on the quality of surface and ground waters in County Kerry are available via the following links :

• https://www.epa.ie/irelandsenvironment/water/
• https://www.catchments.ie/