La Redoute

20.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.4°C

Satellite image of LA REDOUTE — Satellite image © Esri

Portiragnes is a coastal commune in France with two designated bathing water zones: Le Bosquet and La Redoute. This vulnerability profile document was created in April 2011 to assess water quality, identify contamination sources, and establish management procedures for the bathing areas. The profile serves as a dynamic tool for local authorities to plan improvements to water quality and communicate risks to the public. Swimming in these areas carries multiple risks ranging from drowning to microbiological infections.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean bathing areas in the commune of Portiragnes. The waters are subject to microbiological contamination from various sources including local use, network discharges, and marine inputs.

Location

Portiragnes, France. Two bathing zones are identified: Le Bosquet and La Redoute.

Water Quality

Bacteriological monitoring was conducted with daily concentration measurements, monthly geometric means, and percentile analysis. Potential contamination sources include local activities, sewage network flows, and inputs from the sea. Water quality classification under new European regulations (Directive 2006/7/CE) was to be established by end of 2013, with all bathing waters required to reach at least sufficient quality by end of 2015.

Risks

Phytoplankton and cyanobacteria proliferation, macro-algae proliferation, eutrophication factors including nutrient levels and physical conditions, cnidarians and jellyfish, microbiological contamination, gastroenteritis from contaminated water, dermatosis, leptospirosis in freshwater areas, and drowning.