Face A L'ecole De Voile D'agon-Coutainville

17.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 4 - Poor 17.5°C

Satellite image of FACE A L'ECOLE DE VOILE D'AGON-COUTAINVILLE — Satellite image © Esri

The Agon-Coutainville bathing beach is located facing the sailing school in the commune of Agon-Coutainville. The beach is subject to regular water quality monitoring and is situated in a coastal area influenced by tidal movements, currents, and precipitation patterns. The bathing zone is monitored under the framework of EU Directive 2006/7/CE for bacterial contamination indicators related to faecal contamination.

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Water

Coastal bathing water body subject to tidal influences and currents in the English Channel region.

Location

Agon-Coutainville commune, facing the sailing school (école de voile).

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored for indicators of faecal contamination including bacterial germs. Classification follows EU Directive 2006/7/CE standards. The bathing zone has a history of sanitary water quality control and closure records. Additional monitoring includes shellfish production zones and recreational foot-fishing areas.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include collective and non-collective sewage systems, stormwater drainage, agricultural activities with livestock pressure, industrial facilities (slaughterhouses, paper industry), shellfish farming establishments, ports and mooring areas, camping facilities, sediment resuspension in Regnéville harbour, marine bird presence on mussel deposits, seasonal fairs and circuses, and dog faeces on the beach.