La Fontaine St Come

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La Fontaine Saint Côme is a bathing beach located in the commune of Saint-Côme-de-Fresné in Normandy, France. The beach has a rescue station and is subject to official water quality monitoring. Water quality is influenced by rainfall, tidal coefficients, wind patterns, and occasional algae blooms. The beach is designated for recreational bathing and is also used for recreational shellfish harvesting.

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Water

Coastal marine water on the English Channel. The beach is subject to tidal influences with both rising and falling tide currents, and experiences wave action from multiple directions.

Location

Saint-Côme-de-Fresné, Normandy, France. The beach is located on the coast and has an access point at the Poste de secours (rescue station).

Facilities

Rescue station (Poste de secours) is present on the beach. Animal access is prohibited.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored by ARS (Regional Health Authority) using E. coli and enterococci as indicators. Results show percentile 95 values tracked over time from 2014 to 2020. An outfall (émissaire) on the beach has been identified and monitored. Water quality is influenced by rainfall events, seasonality, tidal coefficients, wind direction, and algae blooms.

Risks

Potential sources of pollution identified include sewage network discharges, individual wastewater treatment systems (ANC), and algae blooms. Water quality can be degraded following rainfall events.