Lac D'auron

France Lake 1 - Excellent

Val d'Auron is a recreational water body covering approximately 73 hectares located on the southern edge of Bourges in the Cher department, Centre Val de Loire region. The water body is fed by several rivers including the Auron, the Berry Canal, and the Rampenne. It is used for fishing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and other recreational activities. A new bathing area is being developed on the left bank of the water body, adjacent to a recently established leisure facility, representing the first purpose-built swimming area on the lake.

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Water

Recreational lake covering approximately 73 hectares, fed by the Auron river (originating approximately 50 kilometres upstream in Couleuvre, Allier), the Berry Canal, and the Rampenne river. The catchment area extends over approximately 585 square kilometres, with the lower catchment studied covering 216.4 square kilometres.

Location

Located in the Cher department, Centre Val de Loire region, approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Bourges. The bathing area is situated on the left bank of Val d'Auron, in the territory of the communes of Bourges and Plaimpied-Givaudins, on the territory of the Bourges Plus agglomeration community.

Water Quality

Water quality is subject to monitoring under European Directive 2006/7/CE on bathing water quality. The profile identifies potential pollution sources on the catchment area and evaluates risks to bather health.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include domestic wastewater, agricultural activities, stormwater runoff, and recreational beach frequentation. The document identifies measures for short-term pollution management and alert thresholds.