Moulin Blanc (Cantine)

16.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 16.8°C

Satellite image of MOULIN BLANC (CANTINE) — Satellite image © Esri

Plage du Moulin Blanc is a bathing area located in the municipalities of Brest, Guipavas, and Le Relecq-Kerhuon in Finistère, France. The beach profile document provides a comprehensive assessment of water quality, vulnerability factors, and management measures. The area is subject to regular microbiological monitoring and classification according to European bathing water regulations. Episodes of green algae proliferation and jellyfish invasions have been documented.

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Water

Anse du Moulin Blanc (cove). A marine bathing area subject to tidal influences and freshwater inputs from rivers including the Stang Alar, Costour, and Camfrout.

Location

The bathing beaches are located in the communes of Brest, Guipavas, and Le Relecq-Kerhuon in the Finistère department, Brittany, France, within the Brest métropole authority.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to European bathing water standards with regular microbiological monitoring. Results show characteristic microbiological profiles with variations in fecal contamination levels. Exceedances of regulatory bacterial thresholds have been documented, leading to temporary bathing prohibitions. Non-conformity classifications have been issued at the end of some seasons.

Risks

Fecal bacterial contamination from various sources including wastewater discharges, runoff, and port activities. Episodes of green algae blooms and jellyfish invasions have been recorded. Bacterial indicator levels show seasonal and weather-dependent fluctuations.