Lac De Vielle

21.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Lake 1 - Excellent 21.1°C

Satellite image of LAC DE VIELLE — Satellite image © Esri

Vielle Saint Girons Lake Beach (Plage du Lac) is a bathing area located in the Landes department of southwestern France, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The area benefits from an oceanic climate and is situated within a landscape characterized by sandy formations and a system of interconnected lakes and marshes. The bathing zone is subject to regular sanitary monitoring to assess water quality and identify potential pollution sources affecting swimmer health.

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Water

Lake (étang) in a freshwater system. The lake is part of a network of interconnected lakes and marshes in the Landes region, created historically as river mouths were blocked by coastal sand dunes.

Location

Vielle-Saint-Girons, Landes department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France. Contact: Mairie - 40660 Messanges.

Season

Seasonal monitoring is conducted, with data covering summer periods.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored through bacteriological surveillance and self-monitoring protocols. The area is subject to sanitary control to assess conformity. Cyanobacteria monitoring has been conducted since 2007, with results tracked annually. Water quality classification and recent monitoring results are documented through historical sanitary control records dating from 2000 onwards.

Risks

Cyanobacteria presence has been documented since 2007. Potential risks include faecal-origin pollution, leptospirosis, swimmer's itch dermatitis, and health hazards from cyanobacterial toxins affecting skin, mucous membranes, nervous system, and liver.