La Roquille

22.7°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.7°C

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Water

Coastal bathing areas in the Mediterranean Sea off Agde, with influences from the Hérault River and Canal du Midi. The study area includes the Gulf of Lion.

Location

Agde, France. The document covers 12 beaches in the municipality of Agde.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored according to EU Directive 2006. Bacteriological quality classification is studied. Bacterial contamination episodes are documented from 2001 to 2005. Shellfish farming areas are classified by prefectural decree. Monitoring includes assessment of macro-algae proliferation potential, phytoplankton toxicity, and cyanobacteria proliferation.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater discharge, storm water runoff, non-collective sanitation, fishing and pleasure ports, agriculture and livestock, aquaculture, camping, inter-human contamination, and animal-related sources. Meteorological factors including rainfall and wind influence water quality. Hydrographic conditions and port water quality affect bathing water quality.