Les Sablons

18.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.5°C

Satellite image of LES SABLONS — Satellite image © Esri

Plage des Sablons is a bathing beach located in the commune of Pornic in Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach is subject to tidal and oceanic influences characteristic of the Atlantic coast. Water quality monitoring has been conducted since 2000, with assessment of bacterial quality and potential for macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation. The beach is managed with active protocols for water quality surveillance and pollution risk assessment.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean bathing area. The beach experiences significant tidal variations with currents that vary throughout tidal cycles. Wave conditions are influenced by Atlantic swell patterns.

Location

Pornic, Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach is situated along the Atlantic coast in the western part of the commune.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality has been monitored from 2000 to 2010. The beach is subject to potential pollution from multiple sources including coastal runoff, stormwater discharge, wastewater systems, and diffuse agricultural pollution. Marine pollution influences are documented.

Risks

Potential pollution risks from stormwater outfalls, coastal runoff, wastewater discharge, agricultural runoff, and non-collective sewage systems. Macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation potential has been assessed. Marine pollution episodes have been identified.