Le Roaliguen

22.1°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 22.1°C

Satellite image of LE ROALIGUEN — Satellite image © Esri

Roaliguen is a bathing beach located in the commune of Sarzeau within the Presqu'île de Rhuys community in Morbihan, France. The beach is subject to vulnerability assessment and water quality monitoring under European bathing water directives. The area experiences oceanic and climatic conditions typical of the Breton coast, with significant tourism and seasonal population variations. The beach is used for swimming and leisure activities, with designated regulated zones.

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Water

Atlantic coastal bathing water with oceanic context. The area experiences tidal variations and wave action from multiple directions.

Location

Sarzeau, Morbihan, France, in the Presqu'île de Rhuys region.

Water Quality

Bacterial water quality is monitored using Escherichia coli and enterococcus indicators. Water quality classification follows European directives from 1976 and 2006. Monitoring results show evolution in bacterial concentrations. The beach has been subject to downgrading analyses due to pollution incidents.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include wastewater network discharges, stormwater runoff, overflow surges from sewage pumping stations, agricultural diffuse pollution, and accidental pollution events. Macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation potential has been assessed. Marine pollution influences have been identified. Wastewater treatment plant effluent discharge and network overflows are documented pollution sources.