Pors Peron

15.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 15.6°C

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Pors Péron is a bathing beach located in Beuzec Cap Sizun commune in Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area with tidal currents and is subject to both marine and freshwater influences. Water quality monitoring has been conducted since 2004, tracking E. coli and enterococci concentrations. The beach is located near shellfish production zones and is influenced by seasonal rainfall and agricultural activities in the surrounding watershed.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing water subject to tidal currents. Summer average discharge estimated in monthly periods. Tidal range includes extreme high and low water levels at nearby Douarnenez port.

Location

Beuzec Cap Sizun commune, Brittany, France. The beach is situated in the Douarnenez Bay area near Pointe du Raz.

Water Quality

Water quality classified according to Directive 2006/7/CE. E. coli and enterococci concentrations monitored from 2004–2014. Quality classifications simulated for periods 2007–2014. Percentile 95 values calculated over 4-year periods for both indicators. Shellfish production areas (Glycymeris glycymeris) monitored with bacterial contamination measurements.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified including natural permanent surface water flows, agricultural activities, individual non-collective sanitation installations, and collective sewerage systems. Green algae blooms occur in Douarnenez Bay watershed. Short-term pollution risks influenced by rainfall events.