Eden Roc

19.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 0 - Not classified 19.4°C

Satellite image of EDEN ROC — Satellite image © Esri

Bandol is a municipality in France where the economy depends heavily on tourism and the quality of its maritime environment. This profile covers two bathing beaches: Éden Roc and Barry. The document provides a comprehensive assessment of bathing water quality, identification of pollution sources, and management measures to protect public health and reduce or eliminate sources of pollution.

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Location

Bandol, France. The beaches covered are Éden Roc and Barry.

Season

Bathing season monitoring occurs with at least 4 samples collected, with no more than one month between samples.

Water Quality

Quality assessment is performed based on statistical analysis of data collected over 4 seasons, allowing classification of bathing water into one of 4 classes. Monitoring parameters include intestinal enterococci and Escherichia coli (CFU/100ml), with a minimum of 4 samples per bathing season and no more than one month between samples. Physical and chemical parameters are measured or visually/olfactively assessed, including water colour, transparency, presence of foams, phenols, and mineral oils. Visual inspection for tar residues, glass, or plastic is conducted; surveillance of cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton is performed.

Risks

Potential pollution sources affecting bathing water quality have been identified and assessed, including chronic discharges, transitional discharges, and accidental discharges. A pump station at Éden Roc has been identified as a potential source.