Plage Du Barry

22.4°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 0 - Not classified 22.4°C

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Éden Roc and Barry are two bathing beaches in Bandol, a French coastal municipality whose economy depends strongly on tourism and environmental quality. The bathing water profile documents the identification of pollution sources affecting these beaches and defines management measures to protect public health and reduce pollution impacts.

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Location

Bandol, a coastal municipality in France. The profile covers two beaches: Éden Roc and Barry.

Season

Monitoring occurs during the bathing season with at least 4 samples collected and maximum one-month intervals between samples.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored according to Directive 2006/7/CE through microbiological parameters: intestinal enterococci and Escherichia coli (CFU/100ml). Minimum 4 samples are taken per bathing season with no more than one month between samples. Physical-chemical parameters are also assessed including water colour, transparency, presence of foam, phenols, and mineral oils. The quality classification is based on statistical analysis of data collected over 4 seasons.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include chronic discharges, transitional discharges, and accidental discharges. A sewage lifting station at Éden Roc and its discharges are monitored. Potential bacterial contamination from fecal sources is assessed through monitoring programmes.