Lac De Bairon

France Lake 1 - Excellent

Lac de Bairon is an inland bathing water body located in the Ardennes department. The bathing profile document establishes water quality classifications, monitoring protocols, and management procedures for this site. The lake is subject to European bathing water quality directives and French regulatory frameworks.

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Water

Inland lake (lac). The site includes a large reservoir separated from an older pond by a dam.

Location

Lac de Bairon, Ardennes department, near Charleville Mézières (08011). Administrative contact: Conseil départemental des Ardennes, Hôtel du département.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows Directive 2006/7/CE standards for inland bathing waters. Monitoring includes analysis of bacterial parameters and cyanobacteria. Quality classification ranges from excellent to good quality. Multiple potential pollution sources identified including domestic wastewater, rainwater discharge, tourist activities, stream inputs, agricultural activities, and natural diffuse pollution.

Risks

Cyanobacteria proliferation is identified as a risk requiring surveillance protocols. Bacterial contamination risks from sewage overflow, rainwater events, domestic animal presence, wildlife, and unauthorized discharges are documented. Factors affecting bacterial survival in the lake environment are evaluated.