Port Lepine

15.2°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 15.2°C

Satellite image of PORT LEPINE — Satellite image © Esri

Port Lépine is a bathing beach located in the commune of Trélévern in Brittany, France. The beach is situated within a small 36-hectare watershed with predominantly urban characteristics and low hydrographic density. The area experiences significant seasonal population growth during summer months. The beach has been subject to water quality monitoring and vulnerability profiling under European bathing water directives.

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Water

Coastal bathing beach with a small watershed of 36 hectares characterized by low hydrographic density.

Location

Port Lépine beach is located in the commune of Trélévern within the Lannion-Trégor Communauté administrative area in Brittany, France.

Facilities

The beach has facilities and amenities as indicated by a map of installations, though specific facility types are not detailed in the provided text. Dogs are prohibited on the beach by municipal order.

Season

Summer season, with official water quality monitoring conducted during this period.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows European Directive 2006/7/CE. Bacteriological monitoring conducted by ARS (regional health authority) from 2013 to 2018 tracked E. coli and enterococci concentrations. The beach was reclassified as 'good' quality in 2014. Water quality assessment is based on the 95th percentile of E. coli and enterococci measurements.

Risks

Potential pollution sources include: wastewater collection and treatment systems, stormwater drainage systems, agricultural activity, and individual sewage systems (ANC). Sewage discharge risks exist related to network malfunctions.