Herlin

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Satellite image of HERLIN — Satellite image © Esri

Herlin Beach is a bathing water area located in the commune of Bangor in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France. The beach is situated on Belle-Île-en-Mer and is subject to monitoring under EU Directive 2006/7/CE. The bathing water profile document provides a comprehensive vulnerability assessment of the beach, including water quality history, pollution sources, and management measures. The beach was initially classified as Type 1, indicating no proven risk of bathing water pollution.

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Water

Marine bathing water area at Herlin Beach, Belle-Île-en-Mer, subject to tidal influences with water level variations according to lunar tides.

Location

Herlin Beach is located in Bangor, Morbihan department, on Belle-Île-en-Mer. A parking area and information signage are available at the beach entrance.

Facilities

Parking area and information signage are provided at the beach.

Season

Monitoring is conducted during the bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality has been monitored since 2010 under Directive 2006/7/CE. The beach was initially classified as Type 1 (no proven risk of bathing water pollution). Water quality evaluation is based on microbiological parameters including enterococci and Escherichia coli.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include non-compliant autonomous sewerage systems, agricultural runoff, presence of animals on the beach, and bather-related contamination. A discharge outlet has been identified as a potential pollution source.