Plage Batailler (Poste De Secours)

20.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.4°C

Satellite image of PLAGE BATAILLER (POSTE DE SECOURS) — Satellite image © Esri

Batailler (Poste de Secours) is a bathing site in Le Lavandou, Var, France. The site achieved an EXCELLENT water quality classification in the 2022 bathing season according to European Directive 2006 standards. The beach experiences significant summer tourism with approximately 700 daily users during peak season. Water temperature reaches a maximum of 26°C in summer.

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Water

Mediterranean Sea bathing zone. Maximum water temperature of 26°C recorded in summer. The site drains into a watershed basin with 15% agricultural land use including viticulture.

Location

Le Lavandou, Var, France. The site is located 10 metres from parking facilities and nearby restaurants and other infrastructure.

Facilities

Lifeguard post (poste de secours) present. Parking available 10 metres from the bathing zone. Nearby restaurants and other infrastructure.

Season

Monitored during 2022 bathing season. Closure periods exist but are not specified in detail.

Water Quality

EXCELLENT classification (2022 season). Compliant with European Directive 2006. Bacteriological monitoring is conducted. Identified pollution sources include: sewage treatment plant discharge (relief station 150 metres from beach), stormwater network overflow from the Batailler and Vieille watercourses, agricultural runoff from viticulture and farming (15% of watershed), restaurant wastewater systems, parking surface runoff (hydrocarbons, mineral oils, surfactants), and boat mooring activities. Pollution events are brief (up to 72 hours) and rare, occurring mainly after heavy rain or thunderstorms which are infrequent during peak tourism season.

Risks

Risk of fecal matter and hydrocarbon pollution during heavy rainfall events due to stormwater network overflow and sewage system surcharge. Phytoplankton risk (Ostreopsis, Dinophysis, Prorocentum) associated with organic matter pollution from nearby treatment plants. Boat mooring pollution from fecal matter and hydrocarbures. Macro debris from stormwater runoff. Pollution events are typically brief and rare.