Pont Mahe

18.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 18.6°C

Satellite image of PONT MAHE — Satellite image © Esri

Le Palandrin is a bathing beach in Pénestin, Morbihan, Brittany, with an average daily attendance of 50 people during the bathing season. Pont Mahé is a bathing beach in Assérac, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, with an average daily attendance of 100 people during the bathing season. Both beaches are designated Type 2 bathing profiles, indicating confirmed contamination risk with known causes. The bathing season runs from 15 June to 15 September for both sites.

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Water

Coastal beaches. Le Palandrin extends approximately 1280 m. Pont Mahé extends approximately 2150 m. Both beaches are situated at approximately 15–30 m from mean sea level at high tide.

Location

Le Palandrin is located in Pénestin, Morbihan, Brittany. Pont Mahé is located in Assérac, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire.

Season

15 June to 15 September. No official monitoring period specified.

Water Quality

Le Palandrin: Classified as Type B (average quality) under Directive 76/160/CEE for years 2007–2010. Water quality has been monitored for only 3 years. Bacteriological pollution episodes recorded on 22 July 2010, 19 August 2009, and 19 August 2008, with rain-related origins identified. Pont Mahé: Classified as Type B (average quality) under Directive 76/160/CEE for years 2007–2010. Under Directive 2006/7/CE, classified as Good quality (2004–2007, 2006–2009) and Sufficient quality (2007–2010). Very strong contamination episodes are occasionally observed.

Risks

Le Palandrin: Coastal watercourses present medium to strong risk at 0 m distance. Domestic animals present low to medium risk. Wild animals present weak risk at approximately 1500 m distance. Wastewater treatment system overflow risks identified at 50 m distance. Collective non-treatment system discharges at 50 m distance. Pont Mahé: Coastal watercourses present medium to strong risk at 0 m distance. Domestic animals present low to medium risk. Wild animals present weak risk at approximately 1500 m distance. Wastewater treatment system overflow risks identified at 50 m distance. Collective non-treatment system discharges at 50 m distance.