Lourtuais

16.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.6°C

Satellite image of LOURTUAIS — Satellite image © Esri

Lourtuais is a bathing beach located in the commune of Erquy in Côtes-d'Armor department. This Type 1 vulnerability profile documents the beach's characteristics, water quality, and potential pollution sources. The beach is subject to regular monitoring and classification under European bathing water quality directives.

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Location

Erquy, Côtes-d'Armor department, France.

Water Quality

The beach is classified and monitored for bacteriological quality. Water quality classification data and E. coli monitoring results are documented in the profile, with surveillance conducted by ARS (Regional Health Agency). Historical bacteriological monitoring data from 2007–2010 is available.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified in the watershed include collective wastewater treatment, non-collective sanitation systems, and accidental discharges. E. coli concentrations at the wastewater treatment plant outlet have been monitored. Tidal currents and maximum current velocities are documented for the study zone.