Etang Du Paquis

France Lake 1 - Excellent

The Pâquis pond bathing area is located at the Montbéliard leisure base in the Doubs region of France. It is a recreational water body used for swimming and various water sports activities. The site experiences seasonal water quality variations influenced by local hydrology, weather patterns, and land use in the surrounding watershed.

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Water

Pond (étang). Part of the Savoureuse river basin watershed. The site includes a protected area against flooding with a controlled outlet to the west of the bathing zone.

Location

Montbéliard leisure base (Base de Loisirs du Pays de Montbéliard), Pâquis pond (Plan d'eau du Pâquis), Doubs region, France.

Facilities

First aid post (poste de secours). Signage regarding site accessibility and swimming regulations is present.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored according to Directive 2006/7/CE standards. Monitoring includes microbiological parameters (Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci) and physico-chemical parameters. Water transparency is measured. Cases of dermatitis and leptospirosis among swimmers have been documented.

Risks

Cyanobacteria blooms occur. Aquatic plants, particularly Myriophyllum, accumulate in substantial quantities during summer. Water quality issues related to bacterial contamination and transparency have been identified.