L'epi

17.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 17.9°C

Satellite image of L'EPI — Satellite image © Esri

Plage de l'Epi is a bathing beach located in the commune of Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes in Brittany, France. This diagnostic study examines water quality at the beach, focusing on microbiological contamination and pollution sources. The beach is subject to monitoring under European bathing water directives, with water quality assessed based on E. coli and enterococci concentrations. Environmental factors including rainfall and tidal coefficients influence contamination levels at the site.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing area in Brittany, subject to tidal influence with variable water quality conditions.

Location

Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes, Brittany, France. The beach is accessible by road and has designated parking areas including a camping-car area.

Facilities

Equipped beach with lifeguards, toilets, showers, disabled access, and information signage.

Water Quality

Water quality classification under EU Directive 2006/7/CE based on microbiological parameters. ARS (regional health authority) monitoring from 2016 to 2019 tracked E. coli and enterococci concentrations. Identified pollution sources include wastewater network discharges, stormwater network outlets, and vivarium water discharges. Shellfish harvesting areas monitored by Ifremer showed variable microbiological results between 2016 and 2018.

Risks

Microbiological contamination from E. coli and enterococci, particularly following rainfall events. Stormwater discharges during high tides pose contamination risks. Wastewater network and vivarium discharges identified as pollution sources.