Le Mas Au Plan D'eau Du Pal

France River 2 - Good

The Antraïgues-sur-Volane bathing area is located on the Ru du Mas stream, a tributary of the Bise and Volane rivers in the southwestern part of the Ardèche watershed. The area is situated in a tourist region featuring a historic village and the Jean Ferrat house, which attract recreational swimmers and visitors. The bathing zone is vulnerable to pollution from precipitation, wastewater discharge, and high visitor frequency, particularly during summer months when swimming activity peaks.

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Water

Stream (Ru du Mas), tributary of the Bise and Volane rivers. The Ardèche watershed features varied geomorphology including limestone plateaus, former volcanic zones, alluvial plains, and granite mountains. The region experiences a contrasting Cevennes climate with severe low-water periods and heavy flooding events.

Location

Antraïgues-sur-Volane, southwestern Ardèche department, France. Located at Le Ru du Mas (Pal beach area). Contact: EPTB Ardèche, 4 Allée du Château, 07200 Vogüé, Tel: 04 75 37 82 20.

Season

Peak swimming activity occurs during summer months coinciding with high visitor frequency and full operational status of leisure activities and wastewater treatment systems.

Water Quality

Water quality classified as Type 1 profile (May 2018). Health monitoring and self-surveillance results recorded. Potential pollution sources identified including non-collective sanitation systems, collective wastewater treatment, and livestock activities on the watershed.

Risks

Vulnerability to contamination from precipitation, wastewater discharge, high recreational use frequency, and livestock operations on the watershed. Potential for cyanobacteria, macro-algae, and phytoplankton proliferation. Non-collective sanitation systems, collective sanitation networks, and livestock farming identified as pollution sources.