Bassin De La Villette

France River 1 - Excellent

A proposed public bathing area in the Villette Basin in Paris's 19th arrondissement, located within the Ourcq Canal upstream of the Saint-Martin Canal. The City of Paris planned to develop this natural swimming facility as part of a 2014-2020 initiative to expand public swimming options. The basin currently hosts seasonal recreational activities through the Paris Plage program during summer months.

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Water

Canal water body: Ourcq Canal (Villette Basin). The canal serves multiple functions including freight transport on the wider gauge network, non-potable water supply for Paris, and river tourism.

Location

Villette Basin, Paris 19th arrondissement, within the Ourcq Canal upstream of the Saint-Martin Canal.

Water Quality

Phase 2 diagnostic study examining pollution sources and contamination risks. Monitoring assessed orthophosphate, nitrate, suspended matter (MES), chlorophyll pigments, and turbidity levels along the Ourcq Canal from 2012 to 2014. Study evaluated scenarios of contamination from combined sewer overflows, wastewater discharge, and boat activity.

Risks

Identified risks include cyanobacteria proliferation, inter-human contamination, sediment contamination, and animal contamination. Contamination sources evaluated include combined sewer overflows during rainfall events, misconnected buildings, freight boat activity, and moored recreational vessels.