La Fontaine Aux Bretons

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La Fontaine aux Bretons is a bathing beach located in the commune of Pornic in Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area subject to tidal influences and Atlantic Ocean conditions. The beach has been monitored for water quality and is classified as a Type 1 vulnerability profile beach.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean bathing area. The water body is subject to tidal variations with reference port at Saint-Nazaire and is influenced by coastal currents and Atlantic swell.

Location

Pornic, Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach of La Fontaine aux Bretons is located in the commune of Pornic.

Facilities

Beach amenities and equipment are present at La Fontaine aux Bretons beach. Active management protocols for water quality surveillance are implemented.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality has been monitored from 2000 to 2010. The beach is subject to the 2006 European directive on bathing water quality. Water quality assessments include monitoring of bacterial indicators and potential for macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include coastal watercourses, stormwater outlets, wastewater networks, diffuse agricultural pollution, non-collective sanitation, and potential accidental discharges. Marine pollution episodes can influence water quality.