La Joseliere

18.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 18.5°C

Satellite image of LA JOSELIERE — Satellite image © Esri

La Joselière is a bathing beach located in the municipality of Pornic in Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach is monitored under Type 1 profile classification, indicating potential vulnerability to pollution from various sources including wastewater systems and stormwater discharge. The beach experiences Atlantic Ocean conditions with significant tidal ranges and occasional wave action.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean coastal bathing area. The water body is subject to significant tidal movements with documented current patterns varying with tidal cycles. Wave heights can reach approximately 3 meters during Atlantic storms.

Location

Pornic, Loire-Atlantique department, France. The beach is situated along the Atlantic coast in the commune of Pornic.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality was historically monitored from 2000 to 2010. Water quality assessments were conducted in accordance with the 2006 European directive. The beach has been evaluated for potential pollution from wastewater systems, stormwater outlets, and diffuse sources including agricultural runoff and non-collective sanitation systems.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater network discharges, stormwater outlets, coastal streams, diffuse agricultural pollution, and non-collective sanitation systems. Potential for macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation was assessed.