La Barrique

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This document is a vulnerability profile for bathing waters in the Aiguillon-sur-Mer and Faute-sur-Mer region. It covers multiple bathing sites including Grande plage de la Faute-sur-Mer, plage de la Barrique, plage de l'Eperon, and Etang de l'Aiguillon. The profile assesses water quality, identifies pollution sources, and proposes management actions for protecting bathing water quality.

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Water

The bathing waters are located in the Breton Strait (Pertuis Breton) and associated coastal areas. The region experiences tidal conditions with documented bathymetric variations. The Lay River, Sèvre River, and Curé Canal contribute to the water system. Etang de l'Aiguillon is also designated as a bathing site.

Location

The bathing waters are located in the Aiguillon-sur-Mer and Faute-sur-Mer communes in the Marais Poitevin area. The sites include Grande plage de la Faute-sur-Mer, plage de la Barrique, plage de l'Eperon, and Etang de l'Aiguillon. Port facilities are present at Port de l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer and Port de la Faute-sur-Mer.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring was conducted for bacterial contamination. The study identified microbiological monitoring results through multiple networks including REMI (microbiological monitoring of shellfish production zones) and REPHY (phytoplankton and phycotoxin surveillance). Pollution sources include collective sanitation systems, non-collective sanitation, stormwater networks discharging directly to sea, artisanal and commercial zones, campsites, caravans, and agricultural activities.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include stormwater overflows, non-collective sanitation systems, direct stormwater discharge to sea, camping and caravan sites, and agricultural activities. River contributions from the Lay, Sèvre, and Curé Canal contribute to bacterial pollution in the Breton Strait.