Audresselles Centre Plage

19.3°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 2 - Good 19.3°C

Satellite image of AUDRESSELLES CENTRE PLAGE — Satellite image © Esri

Audresselles is a bathing water site located on the northern coast of France. The Centre plage d'Audresselles beach is situated in the Pas-de-Calais region. Water quality monitoring has been conducted at this site since 2014, with bacterial concentrations in Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci regularly measured. The beach experiences tidal influences and is subject to freshwater inputs from local rivers.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. The site is classified as water mass FRAC03 'Gris Nez – Slack'. Water quality is influenced by tidal patterns, wave conditions, and freshwater river inputs.

Location

Audresselles commune, Pas-de-Calais, northern coast of France. The beach is accessible via the hydrographic network of the Nord Boulonnais geographic unit.

Facilities

Beach toilets are present but non-functional. A waste bin is located at the beach entrance.

Season

Monitoring conducted during summer periods from 2014 to 2020.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality monitoring conducted from 2014 to 2020 measured daily concentrations of Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci. Short-term pollution events are identified and managed according to defined protocols. Pollution sources include river inputs, sewage systems, and agricultural activities.

Risks

Microbiological contamination from river inputs, particularly the Manchue river. Sewage system discharges and agricultural runoff are identified as potential pollution sources. Water quality is significantly affected by rainfall intensity, wind direction, and tidal conditions.