Illien

20.5°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 0 - Not classified 20.5°C

Satellite image of ILLIEN — Satellite image © Esri

Plage d'Illien is a bathing beach located in the commune of Ploumoguer in the Finistère department of Brittany, France. The beach is situated at coordinates 48.3826, -4.7622 and features a main access point with parking areas and a boat launch ramp. The beach experiences seasonal green algae (ulva) blooms during summer months. Bathing water quality monitoring has been conducted since 2011 to assess bacterial contamination and identify pollution sources.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing water. The beach is exposed to Atlantic oceanic and meteorological conditions. Bathymetric data has been established for the bathing zone.

Location

Commune of Ploumoguer, Finistère department, Brittany, France. Parking available at the main access area. A boat launch ramp (cale) with ancillary vessel parking is present.

Facilities

Main access with parking. Boat launch ramp. Waste bins available. Public information signage regarding bathing water quality.

Season

Official monitoring conducted throughout the bathing season, with quality classifications determined at the end of the season.

Water Quality

Water quality has been monitored by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) since 2011. Bacterial quality classifications are determined at the end of each bathing season. Fecal indicator monitoring has been conducted between 2016 and 2021. Potential pollution sources include agricultural runoff, non-collective sewage systems, storm water drainage, and boat mooring areas.

Risks

Susceptibility to green algae (ulva) blooms in summer. Jellyfish and Physalies can be present and wash ashore. Contamination risks associated with rainfall events affecting bacterial levels in the water.