Pontcharra - Plan D'eau

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Plan d'eau des Lônes is a bathing water body located in the Pontcharra commune in Savoie, France. The water body serves as a designated swimming area with defined bathing zones. The site is subject to official health monitoring and sanitary controls for bathing water quality. The water body is influenced by both natural and anthropogenic factors including runoff, green space maintenance, and accidental pollution risks.

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Water

Lake (plan d'eau). The specific dimensions of the water body are documented, including the bathing zone characteristics. The water body is fed by alluvial groundwater from the Isère and has defined hydraulic functioning. The shoreline consists of various bank types with beach composition affecting water transparency.

Location

Pontcharra commune, Savoie, France. Parking areas are available at the site. Access roads and parking zones are provided for visitors.

Facilities

A rescue post (poste de secours) is present. Information signage area is available. Sanitary facilities (équipements sanitaires) are provided. Animal access regulations are in place.

Season

The bathing season duration is documented. Monitoring is conducted during the official swimming season.

Water Quality

Bathing water quality is subject to sanitary health controls. Bacteriological quality and physicochemical quality are monitored. Water quality classification is assessed according to official regulations, with new regulations applied from 2013 onwards. Groundwater quality is characterized with natural hydrochemical background documented.

Risks

Runoff and leaching from roads can influence water quality. Green space maintenance activities may affect water quality. Accidental hydrocarbon pollution risks exist. Flooding risks from the Isère river are present. Wild and domestic animals may pose accidental pollution risks. High visitor frequency is noted.