Camiers Sainte Cecile

19.5°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 19.5°C

Satellite image of CAMIERS SAINTE CECILE — Satellite image © Esri

Camiers is a coastal municipality in France with two designated bathing zones: Sainte Cécile and Saint Gabriel. The bathing water profile assesses vulnerability and water quality through bacteriological monitoring. The beaches are subject to tidal influences, wave action, and potential contamination from the Canche estuary and upstream watershed sources.

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Water

Coastal marine water bodies at the embouchure of the Canche estuary in the English Channel. The area is influenced by tidal currents, wave action (houle), and estuarine hydrodynamics.

Location

Camiers is located in northern France. The bathing zones are Sainte Cécile and Saint Gabriel beaches at the mouth of the Canche estuary.

Season

Summer monitoring periods recorded 2014-2021.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality monitoring has been conducted at both bathing zones. Water classification and daily concentration analyses have been performed. Potential pollution sources identified include the Canche estuary, upstream watershed contributions, and the Touquet agglomeration sewerage system.

Risks

Microbiological contamination risks from the Canche estuary and its upstream catchment. Phytoplankton monitoring is conducted as part of health surveillance. Shellfish microbial quality monitoring is performed. Macro-waste monitoring is undertaken.