L'eysse A La Plage D'arcens

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The Eysse at Arcens beach is a bathing area located in the commune of Arcens in the Ardèche department. The site is situated on a river course characterized by variable water quality influenced by precipitation and upstream contamination sources. Bacterial quality monitoring has been conducted between 2004 and 2014 to assess suitability for bathing.

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Water

The Eysse river. The bathing zone is located on a river course with characteristic flow rates and hydrological variations influenced by precipitation events.

Location

Arcens, Ardèche, France (07310). The bathing area is located on the Eysse river at the Arcens beach site.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to European criteria. Bacterial contamination has been identified as a concern, with quality variations correlated to precipitation events over 24–72 hour periods. Phytoplankton and cyanobacteria monitoring has been conducted. Classification of the bathing zone has been established based on monitoring results from 2004–2014.

Risks

Bacterial contamination linked to precipitation events and upstream pollution sources. Phytoplankton and cyanobacteria development. Animal and human contamination sources have been identified in the upstream watershed.