Apigne

France Lake 1 - Excellent

Apigné is a freshwater bathing area with good water quality and one pre-identified potential risk: cyanobacteria proliferation. The site is classified as type 2 under the 2006/7/CE European directive. Management measures including Jussia eradication, sediment destructuring, calcium carbonate applications, and physical beach protection have been implemented to mitigate cyanobacteria blooms.

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Water

Freshwater lake (plan d'eau). The site includes water transparency monitoring, aquatic vegetation assessment, and water level fluctuation (marnage) measurements.

Location

Located in the Rennes area of France. The bathing zone is delimited on a water body with established bathing lines and lifeguard stations.

Facilities

Lifeguard stations are present. Beach access control and public information systems are in place.

Season

Opening and surveillance hours are established. Specific seasonal dates are not provided in the available text.

Water Quality

Classified as good quality water under current regulations. Annual monitoring shows good classification. Surveillance includes fecal coliform and intestinal streptococcus/enterococcus concentrations. Cyanobacteria development is the primary identified contamination source requiring preventive management.

Risks

Cyanobacteria proliferation. Water transparency issues affecting ecosystem conditions. Bacteriological risks from fecal coliforms and intestinal streptococci. Animal proximity risks.