Plage Fernandel

19.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 19.6°C

Satellite image of PLAGE FERNANDEL — Satellite image © Esri

Carry-le-Rouet is a coastal municipality in France with three designated bathing beaches: Fernandel, Cap Rousset, and Eaux Salées. These beaches are monitored according to European Directive 2006/7/CE for bathing water quality. The most recent classification results from 2022 show Fernandel and Eaux Salées with excellent water quality, while Cap Rousset has declined from excellent to good quality since 2019. All three beaches require Type 1 profiles, indicating no proven pollution risk.

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Coastal seawater bathing areas located along the Mediterranean coast in the commune of Carry-le-Rouet, France.

Location

Carry-le-Rouet is a commune in France. Three bathing beaches are monitored: Plage de Fernandel, Plage de Cap Rousset, and Plage des Eaux Salées.

Water Quality

Fernandel: Excellent quality (2022 classification). Cap Rousset: Good quality (2022 classification, decline from excellent in 2019). Eaux Salées: Excellent quality (2022 classification). All three beaches are classified as Type 1 profiles with no proven pollution risk. Monitoring parameters include Escherichia coli and intestinal Enterococci measured in colony-forming units per 100 ml. Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater network overflows, malfunctions in sanitation systems, and stormwater runoff carrying pollutants from the watershed.

Risks

Potential risks from wastewater system surges and malfunctions, stormwater runoff carrying watershed pollutants.