Dennery River

The Dennery River is the river on the southern end of the fishing village of Dennery on the island of Saint Lucia. The community of Dennery is built on its flood plain and in recent times has been the cause of serious flooding in the coastal community. It drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[1][2]

Dennery River
Dennery River is located in Saint Lucia
Dennery River
Location of mouth
Location
CountrySaint Lucia
RegionDennery Quarter
Physical characteristics
MouthAtlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
13°54′N 60°53′W
 • elevation
Sea level

Hazards

It has been advised that all human contact with the water should be avoided as it is hazardous to health. The water is polluted and full of bacteria causing potential harm.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Dennery River". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. "Integrating the Management of Watersheds and Coastal Areas in St. Lucia". Water Resources Management Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Government of St. Lucia. 2001. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. Monlouis, Claudia. "Residents warned to stay away from Dennery river". Saint Lucia. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2012.


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