Carnon - Les Dunes

23.5°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.5°C

Satellite image of CARNON - LES DUNES — Satellite image © Esri

Petit Travers and Les Dunes are bathing beaches located in Carnon in the Pays de l'Or area. The beaches are situated on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. These are Type 1 profile bathing waters subject to official monitoring and quality assessment under European bathing water directives.

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Water

Mediterranean coastal bathing waters at Carnon. The area includes influence from the Étang de l'Or (lagoon), the Canal du Rhône à Sète, and various hydrographic systems including the Lez, Vidourle, and Vistre rivers.

Location

Carnon, Pays de l'Or region, southern France. The bathing area comprises Petit Travers and Les Dunes beaches.

Water Quality

Bathing water quality is classified under the 2006 European Directive. Bacteriological monitoring is conducted regularly. Water quality assessments consider macro-algae proliferation potential, phytoplankton proliferation potential, cyanobacteria proliferation potential, and jellyfish invasion episodes. Historical beach closures due to water quality have been recorded.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include wastewater treatment plant discharges, storm water overflows from Carnon, combined sewer discharges, rainwater runoff, non-collective sanitation systems, diffuse agricultural pollution, camping activities, port activities, and camper vehicle discharges. Wind and rainfall influence water quality variability.