Le Verger

17.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 17.4°C

Satellite image of LE VERGER — Satellite image © Esri

Verger Beach is a bathing site located in the commune of Cancale in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of France. The beach is situated in a coastal area subject to Atlantic tidal and oceanic influences, with moderate wave heights in summer. The site experiences seasonal tourism and recreational use including swimming and shellfish harvesting. Water quality monitoring has been conducted to assess bacterial contamination and pollution risks from various sources including wastewater and agricultural discharge.

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Water

Coastal bathing beach in the English Channel exposed to Atlantic ocean conditions. The site is subject to tidal currents and wave action typical of the Breton coast.

Location

Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine department, France. The beach is located on the coast near Saint-Malo.

Water Quality

Bacterial water quality monitoring conducted 2006-2010 under European directives. Assessment includes evaluation of E. coli contamination and identification of pollution sources from wastewater systems, agricultural runoff, and stormwater discharge. Potential for macroalgae and phytoplankton proliferation evaluated.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include collective and non-collective wastewater systems, stormwater drainage networks, agricultural pollution, and occasional accidental releases. Potential for algal blooms and phytoplankton proliferation. Marine pollution episodes documented.