Can you swim at Lilliput, Lough Ennell right now?

Lilliput, Lough Ennell is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Lilliput, Lough Ennell as Good in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Is there a swimming ban or warning at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Lilliput, Lough Ennell. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Lilliput, Lough Ennell. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?

Lilliput, Lough Ennell has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).

Lilliput, Lough Ennell

Good to go

No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.

Checked 35 minutes ago against the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) · data last changed 5 days ago.

About this spot

Lilliput is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Ennell. Lough Ennell supports a diverse aquatic flora. The bathing area is used by the adventure centre to teach children participating in summer camps about water safety and canoeing. The Mullingar Swimming Club hold an annual swim event at the bathing site. The bathing area extends over an area of approximately 55 meters wide and 1OO meters long (c.0.50Ha).

This spot’s record

Lilliput, Lough Ennell is in Westmeath, about 11 km from Mullingar. Lilliput, Lough Ennell has been rated Good in each of the 4 bathing seasons classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), 2022 through 2025. In the previous bathing season Lilliput, Lough Ennell was under a short-term pollution restriction on 7 days. That is last season's record and not a forecast for today. Across the 12 most recent samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), E. coli counts ranged from 3 to 7,270 per 100 ml. The highest was taken on 9 September 2026. A classification is calculated from percentiles across four seasons, so no single reading decides how this water is rated.

Recent sample results

The last 12 bacterial samples published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland), most recent on the right. Counts are per 100 ml of water.

Dashed line: 1000 E. coli per 100 ml, the Bathing Water Directive guide value for inland waters.

Recent bacterial sample results for this bathing water
Date	E. coli	Enterococci	Assessment
14 Sept	20	1	Excellent
9 Sept	7270	1580	Poor
8 Sept	2420	250	Poor
7 Sept	2420	250	Poor
24 Aug	3	1	Excellent
10 Aug	58	11	Excellent

A bathing water's official classification is calculated from percentiles across four bathing seasons, not from any single sample — so one high reading doesn't mean a spot is unsafe, and one low reading doesn't mean it's clean today.

Quality over the last 4 years

Good2022
Good2023
Good2024
Good2025

This water has been rated Good in each of the last 4 years.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard: No
Parking: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Accessible entry: YesAccess to lake shoreline
Dogs: YesDogs allowed on lead
Public transport: No

Official water quality

Classified Good in 2025.

Lilliput Lough Ennell is classified as achieving Good Water Quality in 2025 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2022 to 2025. Lilliput, Lough Ennell achieved a Good Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2022 to 2025. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period (or for less years in certain circumstances) and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health.

Official bathing-water profile

What Excellent, Good, Sufficient and Poor actually mean

Common questions

Can you swim at Lilliput, Lough Ennell right now?: Lilliput, Lough Ennell is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
What is the water quality like at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?: the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Lilliput, Lough Ennell as Good in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Is there a swimming ban or warning at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?: There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Lilliput, Lough Ennell. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.
Is there a lifeguard at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?: No lifeguard cover is listed for Lilliput, Lough Ennell. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
What facilities are there at Lilliput, Lough Ennell?: Lilliput, Lough Ennell has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).

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