Grand-Fort-Philippe

19.4°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 19.4°C

Satellite image of GRAND-FORT-PHILIPPE — Satellite image © Esri

Grand-Fort-Philippe is a bathing water zone located on the northern coast of France near Dunkerque. The bathing area is monitored for microbiological quality and is subject to influences from nearby rivers, particularly the Aa and Rivière d'Oye. The water body is classified under the Water Framework Directive and managed through the Artois-Picardie basin management plan. The area experiences significant tidal and wave conditions typical of the English Channel coast.

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Water

Coastal bathing water in the English Channel, influenced by two main rivers: the Aa and the Rivière d'Oye. The water body is subject to tidal movements and wave action.

Location

Grand-Fort-Philippe, commune in northern France west of Dunkerque. The bathing zone is located on the coast near the mouth of the Aa canal.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored for microbiological content including enterococci and Escherichia coli. The bathing water classification is based on daily concentration analysis. Potential pollution sources include wastewater treatment systems, agricultural activities, maritime traffic, the Gravelines pleasure port, and the Gravelines nuclear power plant operated by EDF.

Risks

Identified risks include discharges from wastewater treatment systems operated by CUD and CCRA, contamination from rivers, agricultural runoff, maritime activities, and wildlife. Phytoplankton and macroalgae are monitored as additional health risks.