Gour De Tazenat

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Gour de Tazenat is a bathing water body located in the commune of Charbonnières-les-Vieilles in the Auvergne region of France. The site is situated within the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne and is subject to monitoring under European bathing water directives. Water quality monitoring includes bacterial indicators such as Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci, as well as cyanobacteria surveillance, particularly Planktothrix rubescens. The bathing profile was completed in May 2021 and covers hydrological, geomorphological, and pollution source characterization.

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Water

Gour de Tazenat is a water body in the Auvergne region. It is managed for fishing and recreational use. The site receives surface water inflow and has documented hydrological characteristics including precipitation, evapotranspiration, and wind exposure.

Location

Gour de Tazenat is located in the commune of Charbonnières-les-Vieilles. The site is situated within the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored for bacterial indicators including Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci according to Directive 2006/7/CE and Directive 76/160/CEE. Cyanobacteria monitoring has identified Planktothrix rubescens. Historical bacteriological quality data and episodes of phytoplankton proliferation have been documented.

Risks

Cyanobacteria proliferation, particularly Planktothrix rubescens, has been identified. Macro-algae proliferation episodes present documented risks to bathing. Animal access to the beach is a noted concern.