Plage Des Trois Digues

23.1°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.1°C

Satellite image of PLAGE DES TROIS DIGUES — Satellite image © Esri

Trois Digues is a bathing beach located in the commune of Sète. The beach is situated in a coastal area subject to tidal influences, wave action, and sea level variations. The zone of study encompasses both immediate and distant influence areas affecting water quality.

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Water

Coastal bathing zone in a littoral water mass. The area is influenced by tidal conditions, currents, and wave action.

Location

Sète commune, France. The bathing zone is known as Trois Digues.

Water Quality

Microbiological water quality is monitored according to Directive 2006/7/CE. Surveillance data from summer seasons between 2008 and 2010 were analysed. Identified pollution sources include urban context, agricultural activities, industrial activities, wastewater treatment, non-collective sanitation, stormwater, harbour context, camper vans, bird pollution, and contributions from water masses.

Risks

Potential risks include proliferation of cyanobacteria and phytoplankton, macroalgae, jellyfish, macro-waste pollution, hydrocarbon pollution, and concerns related to the former Villeroy landfill.