Mimosa-Les Montilles

20.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.5°C

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Vendres is a bathing location in southern France with multiple beaches subject to water quality monitoring under European bathing water directives. The area experiences Mediterranean coastal conditions with seasonal variations in water quality influenced by local rainfall, wind patterns, and various pollution sources.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean waters along the Vendres shoreline, subject to influences from the Aude and Orb river systems. Monthly flow data for the Orb is available from the Béziers-Tabarka station covering the period 1966–2006.

Location

Vendres is a commune in southern France. The profile covers multiple beaches in the Vendres area, including both Vendres Village and Vendres Littoral zones.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to the 2006 European bathing water directive. Bacteriological quality is monitored with daily concentration thresholds. Shellfish farming zones are classified by prefectural order and monitored through the REMI network. Potential for macro-algae proliferation, phytoplankton toxicity, and cyanobacteria growth has been assessed.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include wastewater treatment discharges, storm water runoff, non-collective sanitation systems, port activities, animal contamination from an equestrian centre, camping facilities, and inter-human contamination. Jellyfish presence has been documented. Rainfall and wind patterns influence water quality variation.