Fades Besserves : Confolant

France Lake 1 - Excellent

The Confolant and Pont du Bouchet bathing beaches are located on the Fades Besserve Reservoir in the commune of Miremont. These are designated bathing areas subject to water quality monitoring under European directives for microbiological parameters including Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci. The profile assesses the swimming areas, identifies pollution sources, and evaluates risks related to water quality including potential cyanobacteria proliferation.

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Water

Fades Besserve Reservoir, an artificial water retention structure used for multiple purposes including bathing.

Location

Confolant and Pont du Bouchet beaches, commune of Miremont, on the Fades Besserve Reservoir.

Water Quality

Water quality is evaluated according to Directive 76/160/CEE and Directive 2006/7/CE. Monitoring includes microbiological analysis for Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci, water transparency assessment, and evaluation of phytoplankton proliferation episodes including cyanobacteria presence. Physicochemical quality of the Fades-Besserve Reservoir is also assessed.

Risks

Potential risk of cyanobacteria proliferation. Pollution sources include surface water runoff, collective and non-collective wastewater treatment systems, agricultural activities including livestock and spreading practices, wildlife access, fishing activities, and bathing-related debris.