La Paillotte

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Plage de la Paillotte is a lacustrine beach located on Azur lake in the municipality of Azur, adjacent to the Camping La Paillotte. It is situated on Lake Soustons in the Landes department of southwestern France. The bathing area has been classified as insufficient quality since 2021 due to bacteriological degradation and cyanobacteria blooms. The beach profile is of type 2, indicating known contamination risks with identified causes.

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Water

Lake Soustons, a freshwater lake (étang) in the Landes region of southwestern France.

Location

The bathing area is located in Azur, in the Landes department of southwestern France, adjacent to Camping La Paillotte. The nearby town is Messanges (40660), where the local authority (SMGBL) is based.

Water Quality

The bathing area has been classified as insufficient quality since 2021. Monitoring data from 2018–2022 show variations in E. coli and enterococci levels. Water quality is influenced by rainfall patterns, with higher contamination risk during rainfall events. Potential pollution sources include agricultural runoff, urban activities, wastewater treatment system insufficiencies, camping facilities, and animal-derived contamination.

Risks

Bacteriological degradation from fecal contamination susceptible to causing otolaryngological and gastrointestinal infections. Risk of leptospirosis from rodent urine. Risk of swimmer's dermatitis from parasitic infection. Risk of cyanobacteria blooms capable of producing toxins affecting skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, and liver. Potential for green algae proliferation producing hydrogen sulfide.