Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River ...

Altmore, Torrent River
At the workshop it was recognized there are fish including trout downstream but the
habitat in the reservoir is not favourable for salmon or trout. There may be issues
regarding eels. The impoundments are having a hydrological and morphological
impact on the river downstream. There is no compensation flow at present but the
measure is practicable in theory; however this requires further discussion with NIW as
do measures regarding sediment, which are dependent on compensation flow. It was
suggested that a pipe from the lower reservoir that flows to the works could provide
additional flow and may be practicable.
GBNI1NB030307173 – DWS
Workshop Classification: MEP
Phys/Chem status: Moderate
SP: Moderate
Biological status: Poor (fish and invertebrates)
2009 Classification: PEP
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