Mare-Plan D'eau Du Moulin

France River 1 - Excellent

Baignade du Moulin is a freshwater bathing area located in a pond on the Mare river system in St-Etienne-Estréchoux, Hérault, France. The bathing site is classified as Type 2, indicating that contamination risk is confirmed and causes are known. Water quality was classified as good in 2010. The site is managed by the commune of St-Etienne-Estréchoux.

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Water

Freshwater pond (mare) on the Mare river. The study zone covers a surface area of 65 km² with a linear distance of 9.3 km on the Mare. Low-flow discharge (dry period): 0.24 m³/s. Summer flood discharge: 1.3 m³/s.

Location

St-Etienne-Estréchoux, Hérault, France. The bathing area is situated on the Mare river in the commune of St-Etienne-Estréchoux.

Season

Monitoring season typically corresponds to the summer bathing period (July-August reference period used for low-flow analysis).

Water Quality

Water quality classification: good (as of 2010). Profile type: Type 2, indicating confirmed contamination risk with known causes. Water quality is classified as 'insufficient' under Directive 2006/7/CE.

Risks

Risks of aquatic vegetation proliferation and cyanobacteria blooms have been evaluated. Short-term pollution risks are present, with identified pollution sources requiring management measures.