L'ardeche A La Plage De La Clape

France River 2 - Good

The Lalevade-d'Ardèche bathing area is a municipal beach located on the Ardèche River. The site experiences significant recreational use, particularly during summer months when swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and camping activities are prevalent. The Ardèche River experiences variable flow conditions due to the Cévennes climate, with both severe low water periods and potential severe flooding.

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Water

The Ardèche River. The river has varied geomorphology including limestone plateaus, former volcanic zones, alluvial plains, and granite mountains. The watercourse experiences both severe low water periods and significant flooding events due to Cévennes climate patterns.

Location

Lalevade-d'Ardèche, France. The bathing area is designated as Plage communale de Lalevade (municipal beach of Lalevade). Administered by EPTB Ardèche Claire, located at Allée du Château, 07200 Vogüé.

Season

Highest bather presence coincides with summer peak season, aligned with full operation of recreational activities and wastewater treatment systems.

Water Quality

Profile type 3 as of 3 June 2014. The bathing water is evaluated for vulnerability to precipitation, wastewater discharges, high visitor frequency, and potential cyanobacteria, macro-algae, and phytoplankton proliferation. Water quality monitoring is conducted through regular sampling.

Risks

Sources of potential pollution identified include wastewater discharge systems, watershed activities, and human activities associated with high recreational use during peak season. Potential pollution risks from both point and diffuse sources on the watershed have been assessed.