Farinette

20.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.4°C

Satellite image of FARINETTE — Satellite image © Esri

Farinette is a bathing beach located in the municipality of Vias. This bathing water profile document was revised in December 2020 in accordance with European Directive 2006/7/CE on bathing water quality. The profile identifies pollution sources, evaluates vulnerability to contamination, and establishes management measures to prevent health risks and improve water quality. The analysis covers bacteriological pollution, cyanobacteria, phytoplankton, macroalgae, jellyfish, marine debris, and hydrocarbons.

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Location

Farinette beach, municipality of Vias, France.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows Directive 2006/7/CE. The profile includes statistical analysis of official monitoring data. Identified pollution sources include bacteriological contamination from urban, agricultural, industrial, and sanitation contexts, as well as other sources including cyanobacteria, phytoplankton, macroalgae, jellyfish, marine debris, and hydrocarbons.

Risks

Potential risks include bacteriological pollution from wastewater, industrial and urban sources; cyanobacteria; phytoplankton blooms; macroalgae; jellyfish; marine debris; and hydrocarbons from industrial and port activities. Flooding and coastal hazards have been assessed.