Devant La Piscine

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Plage Piscine is a bathing beach located in Courseulles-sur-Mer on the Normandy coast. The beach is subject to regular water quality monitoring by health authorities. Water quality is influenced by precipitation, tidal coefficients, wind patterns, and various discharge sources in the surrounding watershed. The beach is managed with active management practices to maintain safe bathing conditions.

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Water

Coastal marine water on the Côte de Nacre (Pearl Coast) in the English Channel. The site experiences tidal ranges varying with tidal coefficients (45 to 120). Water quality is monitored at a specific sampling point.

Location

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. The bathing zone is delimited on the commune of Courseulles-sur-Mer.

Facilities

Active management is provided. Equipment and facilities are present on the beach.

Season

Monitoring occurs during the bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality is regularly monitored for enterococci and E. coli concentrations by the regional health authority (ARS). Monitoring data from 2020 and historical data are analysed to assess bacteriological quality. The site has been subject to contamination episodes related to precipitation, tidal coefficients, and wind conditions.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include discharge outlets and watercourses in the surrounding watershed. Algae accumulation has been documented. Water quality can be degraded by rainfall events and specific hydrodynamic conditions.