Plan D'eau Du Vernet La Varenne

France Lake 1 - Excellent

The Vernet la Varenne lake is a bathing water body located in the commune of Vernet la Varenne. The bathing profile was established in March 2016 to assess water quality and compliance with European bathing water directives. The document provides comprehensive analysis of bacteriological quality, cyanobacteria risks, and pollution sources affecting the swimming area.

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Water

Inland lake (plan d'eau) with a bathing beach area.

Location

Vernet la Varenne commune. The profile was prepared by ATHOS Environnement, located at 112 avenue du Brézet, 63100 Clermont Ferrand.

Water Quality

Water quality assessed according to Directive 76/160/CEE and Directive 2006/7/CE. Bacteriological monitoring tracked Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci. Cyanobacteria monitoring was conducted. Historical data on bacteriological quality and trends in bathing water quality were evaluated.

Risks

Cyanobacteria proliferation risk was assessed. Macro-algae proliferation episodes were considered. Potential pollution sources identified include natural runoff, collective and non-collective sanitation systems, stormwater, agricultural activities, animal access to the beach, fishing, leisure activities, and accidental pollution events.