Baie Aux Prunes

27.9°C Water temp · Jun 9

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 27.9°C

Satellite image of BAIE AUX PRUNES — Satellite image © Esri

Baie aux Prunes is a bathing beach located on the island of Saint-Martin in the Caribbean. The beach is situated in the French collectivity of Saint-Martin and serves as an important bathing area for the local population and visitors. The beach profile was developed to assess water quality and identify potential pollution sources affecting the bathing area.

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Water

Coastal bathing water body in the Caribbean Sea adjacent to the island of Saint-Martin. The area is subject to Caribbean oceanic circulation patterns and tidal influences.

Location

Baie aux Prunes beach is located on the island of Saint-Martin, in the French collectivity portion of the island. The beach is accessed via local roads in the Terres Basses area.

Water Quality

Microbiological water quality has been monitored at the site. The bathing area has experienced closure periods due to water quality concerns. Monitoring data and sanitary control results have been collected and analyzed according to European bathing water quality directives.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include natural drainage ravines, wastewater discharges, diffuse pollution sources, and point or accidental pollution sources. Algal proliferations have been documented in the area.