Port An Dro

19.4°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 19.4°C

Satellite image of PORT AN DRO — Satellite image © Esri

Port An Dro is a bathing beach located in the commune of Locmaria in the Morbihan department. The beach is situated in a coastal area with significant seasonal tourism. It is subject to monitoring under the EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/CE and is managed according to a comprehensive vulnerability profile that assesses water quality and pollution risks.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. The area is influenced by tidal currents and Atlantic Ocean conditions. Tidal range and currents are calculated for the Belle-Île-en-Mer offshore area.

Location

Locmaria, Morbihan department (56), Brittany region, France. The beach has a parking area with signage and information panels.

Facilities

Parking area available. Informational signage and prohibition notices are displayed.

Water Quality

Water quality has been monitored from 2010 to 2016 by the regional health authority (ARS). A 2016 analysis and REMI monitoring programme tracked algal proliferation and water quality parameters. The beach is subject to potential pollution from multiple sources including collective and non-collective wastewater systems, agricultural runoff, and boat moorings.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include: wastewater discharge outlets, failures at pumping stations, non-compliant individual sanitation systems, agricultural pollution, unregulated boat moorings, presence of animals on the beach, and bather-related pollution. Phytoplankton and macroalgae proliferation potential has been assessed.