Foce Pontone

23°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 23°C

Satellite image of FOCE PONTONE — Satellite image © Esri

Foce Pontone is a bathing water area located in the municipality of Formia in the province of Latina, Lazio region. The water body extends from Vindicio to the Garigliano Basin. The area features a sandy beach with equipped facilities including a bathing establishment. The zone is characterized by the presence of nearby watercourses and a significant urbanized area.

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Water

Coastal bathing water located between Vindicio and Bacino Garigliano, belonging to the Fondi-Itri hydrographic basin.

Location

Formia municipality, province of Latina, Lazio region. The bathing area is identified as 32_IT012059008008. The area extends 118 meters along the coast.

Facilities

Bathing establishment (stabilimento balneare) is present in the area.

Season

Profile dating from March 2011 with scheduled update and review in 2012.

Water Quality

Water quality classification is elevated. Quality is assessed at the 95th and 90th percentiles for relevant parameters. One active urban wastewater treatment plant (serving more than 2000 equivalent inhabitants) is present in the municipality. No specific monitoring of pollutant concentrations is currently active to limit their diffusion during the bathing season. Mollusculture activities are identified as a source of pollution impact.

Risks

Short-duration pollution events are under study with an appropriate modeling approach still being developed. Nearby watercourses and fosses are present. An urbanized area with significant extension is in proximity.