Downholland Brook
Downholland Brook is a 4.3-kilometre-long (2.7 mi) river (brook) in Merseyside, England, that is a tributary to the River Alt in the Alt catchment. Rising from Barton Brook in the West Lancashire parish of Downholland, the river flows a westerly course until reaching Moss Side, Formby, when it turns south towards Little Altcar in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. There, it flows into the River Alt.[1]
Downholland Brook in Moss Side, looking south
Water quality
Water quality of the brook in 2019, according to the Environment Agency, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
| Section | Ecological Status | Chemical Status | Length | Catchment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downholland Brook[2] | Moderate | Fail | 4.331 km (2.691 mi) | 16.667 km2 (6.435 sq mi) |
References
- "Downholland Brook, Merseyside". The Francis Frith Collection. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- "Downholland Brook". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency.
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