Grand Roucas (Prado Nord)

20.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 4 - Poor 20.1°C

Satellite image of GRAND ROUCAS (PRADO NORD) — Satellite image © Esri

Prado Nord is an officially designated bathing zone in Marseille, France. The bathing profile was revised in July 2024 in accordance with European Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/CE. This document establishes a Type 2 profile for the area, which includes assessment of the zone's vulnerability, identification of pollution sources, and management measures to prevent health risks and improve water quality.

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Location

Prado Nord, Marseille, France.

Water Quality

Water quality classification and management follow European Directive 2006/7/CE. The profile includes monitoring data analysis and identification of bacteriological and other pollution sources affecting the bathing zone.

Risks

Identified risk sources include: bacteriological pollution from urban wastewater systems and stormwater networks; cyanobacteria; phytoplankton; Ostreopsis; macro algae; jellyfish; macro debris; and hydrocarbons from industrial and port activities. Rivers (Huveaune and Bonneveine) contribute pollutant inputs to the zone.