Lesven

15.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 15.6°C

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Lesven is a bathing beach located in Beuzec Cap Sizun commune in Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal zone subject to tidal currents and influenced by Atlantic weather patterns. Water quality monitoring has been conducted since 2004, with measurements of E. coli and enterococci bacteria. The beach is affected by both natural freshwater flows and potential pollution sources from the surrounding watershed.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing water. The zone experiences tidal currents influenced by Atlantic Ocean tides. Summer precipitation averages are documented for the area. Tidal ranges include neap and spring tides with extreme levels recorded at the Port of Douarnenez.

Location

Beuzec Cap Sizun commune, Brittany, France. The bathing area is located at Lesven beach, also referenced as Pors Péron. The site is positioned near the Pointe du Raz region.

Season

Monitoring conducted from 2004 to 2014 covering summer bathing season periods.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring data from 2004–2014 shows E. coli and enterococci concentrations. Quality classification follows Directive 2006/7/CE criteria. Results are influenced by precipitation and freshwater flows from the watershed. Shellfish production zones in the vicinity are monitored for bacterial contamination.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include non-collective sanitation installations, agricultural activities, and permanent natural freshwater flows in the watershed. Green algae blooms are monitored in the Douarnenez Bay area. Rainfall events influence bacterial contamination levels in the bathing water.