Orb-Baignade Du Pont

France River 1 - Excellent

Baignade du Pont is a bathing site located on the Orb river in Roquebrun. The site is classified as Type 1, indicating that pollution risk is not established and water quality is sufficient, good, or excellent. The bathing area is managed by the municipality of Roquebrun. Water quality monitoring has been conducted to evaluate bacterial quality and identify potential pollution sources.

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Water

Orb river. The study zone covers 81 km² with a linear distance of approximately 14.4 km corresponding to mean low-flow conditions. The Orb widens in the plain downstream of its confluence with the Jaur and presents predominantly lotic facies.

Location

Roquebrun, Hérault department, France. Located on the Orb river.

Season

Monitoring conducted during summer period (July-August, representing mean low-flow conditions).

Water Quality

Type 1 profile classification. Water quality was excellent in 2010. The site is classified as having sufficient, good, or excellent water quality according to directive 2006/7/CE. Bacterial quality analysis has been conducted.

Risks

Risk of aquatic vegetation proliferation and cyanobacteria assessed. Risk of accidental pollution identified.