Face Au Cd 42

16.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 16.5°C

Satellite image of FACE AU CD 42 — Satellite image © Esri

Quinéville Face RD 42 is a bathing beach in the commune of Quinéville in the Manche department of Normandy, France. The beach is situated along the Channel coast and is subject to official water quality monitoring under European bathing water directives. The bathing zone experiences tidal influences and seasonal variations in water temperature. Water quality is affected by various pollution sources including domestic wastewater, rainwater runoff, agricultural activities, and coastal discharges.

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Water

Coastal bathing water on the English Channel (La Manche). The area is subject to tidal and current influences. Water temperature varies seasonally.

Location

Quinéville commune, Manche department, Normandy, France. The bathing area is designated as Face RD 42, oriented towards the RD 42 road.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified and monitored under European Directive 2006/7/CE. Historical monitoring data on faecal indicator organisms (germs indicating fecal contamination) has been collected. The beach has experienced closures due to water quality concerns. Classification simulations have been performed under both the old Directive 76/160/CEE and the new Directive 2006/7/CE frameworks.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include domestic wastewater from collective and non-collective sanitation systems, rainwater discharges, agricultural activities, artisanal and industrial activities, port and mooring areas, and camping facilities. Bacterial flux dispersion in seawater has been modeled and studied.