L'ardeche Amont Pont D'arc

France River 3 - Sufficient

Plage aval du Pont d'Arc is a bathing area located downstream of the Pont d'Arc natural arch formation in the Ardèche river. The site experiences seasonal monitoring for water quality and is subject to pollution episodes related to rainfall and river discharge variations. The bathing area is part of the broader Grand Site du Pont d'Arc development project in the Ardèche region.

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Water

River bathing area on the Ardèche river downstream of the Pont d'Arc. River flows measured at Vallon Pont d'Arc station show interannual mean monthly discharge patterns.

Location

Located in Vogüé, Ardèche (07200), France. Contact: Allée du Château, EPTB Ardèche, Tel: 04 75 37 80 20.

Season

Summer monitoring season; specific dates not explicitly stated in the extracted text.

Water Quality

Water quality classification data available from 2015–2018 monitoring period. Sanitary control results show bacteriological parameters (E. coli) monitored regularly during summer season. Self-monitoring (autosurveillance) conducted with detailed results recorded. Pollution episodes documented between 2015 and 2018, primarily influenced by rainfall and increased river discharge rates.

Risks

Bacteriological pollution episodes linked to rainfall events and increased river discharge. Cyanobacteria proliferation identified as a monitoring concern, with informational materials on cyanobacteria provided by ARS (health authority) to municipalities in 2019.