Les Petites-Dalles

16.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.6°C

Satellite image of LES PETITES-DALLES — Satellite image © Esri

Three bathing beaches located in the Valmont canton region: Saint-Pierre-en-Port, Grandes-Dalles, and Petites-Dalles. These are coastal bathing areas in Normandy, France, subject to vulnerability profile assessment and bacteriological water quality monitoring.

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Water

Coastal seawater. The beaches are affected by tidal movements and marine currents. The Valmont and Durdent rivers discharge into the sea near these beaches.

Location

Saint-Pierre-en-Port, Grandes-Dalles, and Petites-Dalles beaches are located in the Valmont canton, Normandy, France. The nearest significant port is Fécamp.

Season

Bathing season monitoring is conducted at designated points throughout the official bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored bacteriologically at designated sampling points throughout the bathing season. The document provides data on bacterial contamination classifications for all three beaches, with analysis of historical sanitary control records.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater treatment systems, agricultural activities, industrial operations, the Port of Fécamp, and karst circulation. Macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation potential was studied. Microbial flux from rivers during rainfall events was quantified.