Doussard Municipale

France Lake 1 - Excellent

Doussard municipal bathing zone is located on Lake Annecy in the Haute-Savoie region of France. The bathing area is situated within a lake environment characterized by specific geomorphological, meteorological, and hydrological conditions. Water quality monitoring has been conducted since 2012 with analysis of bacteriological and physicochemical parameters. The profile document assesses vulnerability to pollution and identifies potential pollution sources within the watershed.

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Water

Lake Annecy. The lake has defined bathymetric characteristics with documented depth profiles.

Location

Doussard commune in Haute-Savoie, France. The municipal bathing beach is located on Lake Annecy.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to EU Directive 2006 standards. Bacteriological analyses have been conducted since 2012. Annual classifications of bathing water quality are available from 2006 to 2017. Physicochemical parameters have been monitored by the Regional Health Authority (ARS). Threshold values for water quality classification are established by regulatory standards.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include collective sanitation systems, non-collective sanitation installations, stormwater collection networks, industrial activities, and agricultural activities within the watershed. Duck itch (cercarial dermatitis) has been identified as a specific water quality issue. Hydrocarbon pollution risk has been noted.