Le Fozo

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Fozo beach is a bathing area located in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon in Morbihan, Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal zone subject to tidal and oceanic influences. The bathing area is characterized by its vulnerability to potential pollution from various sources including collective wastewater systems, stormwater discharge outlets, and bird nesting sites on nearby islets.

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Water

Coastal marine water body subject to tidal influence. The study area includes the Golfe du Morbihan and Ria d'Etel region. The zone is characterized by specific oceanographic and climatic conditions including wind regimes, tidal patterns, and water currents.

Location

Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, Morbihan department (56), Brittany, France. The commune is located at 70 rue du Docteur Le Gall, 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon.

Facilities

Surveillance and monitoring systems are in place for the bathing zone. Equipment and facilities are present on the beach and in the vicinity.

Water Quality

The bathing water profile documents the vulnerability of the Fozo beach bathing zone. Historical water quality data was reviewed as part of the assessment. The zone's classification robustness was evaluated. The study identified potential proliferation of phytoplankton and macroalgae. Water quality monitoring was conducted at bathing water outlets.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include failures in pumping stations, stormwater discharge outlets, bird nesting sites on the Téviec and Guernic islets, potential illegal dumping from cassette toilets, and presence of animals on the beach. Risk assessment scenarios were modeled to evaluate potential pollution under various conditions.