Bourg

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Plage du Bourg is a bathing beach located in Porspoder, Finistère department in Brittany, France. The beach has northern and south sections with access via slipways. It is subject to regular bacteriological monitoring and management protocols to ensure water quality for swimmers. The beach experiences seasonal bathing activity and is susceptible to algal blooms and short-term pollution events related to rainfall.

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Location

Porspoder, Finistère department, Brittany, France. Coordinates: 48.51133498428, -4.7672472816. The beach has slipway access points (cales d'accès).

Facilities

Slipways for access, waste bins, washhouse (lavoir), sanitary facilities (toilets), and information signage.

Water Quality

The bathing water undergoes bacteriological monitoring by the competent health authority (ARS). Water quality classification is determined at the end of each bathing season according to European regulations. The beach is sensitive to green algal blooms (algues vertes). Faecal contamination is linked to rainfall events.

Risks

The beach is susceptible to short-term bacterial contamination events triggered by rainfall. Green algal blooms may occur. Sources of faecal bacteria include runoff from agricultural areas, collective and non-collective sewerage systems, and stormwater drainage networks.