Port Meleu

18.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.1°C

Satellite image of PORT MELEU — Satellite image © Esri

Port Meleu is a bathing beach located in the commune of Préfailles within the Pornic Communities of Communes in Loire-Atlantique, France. The beach experiences tidal variation and is subject to oceanic and climatic influences including currents, swell, and seasonal wind patterns. Water quality monitoring has been conducted over a multi-year period to assess bacteriological quality and potential pollution sources.

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Water

Coastal bathing water body subject to tidal influence with documented currents and swell conditions. The beach experiences tidal variations including high tide and low tide states.

Location

Préfailles commune, Loire-Atlantique department, France. The beach is situated along the coast with reference to the Port de Pornic as the nearby reference point.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality monitoring conducted from 2000 to 2010. Water quality assessment based on 2006 EU directive standards. Robustness testing of classifications was performed.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include coastal streams, stormwater outlets, wastewater networks, stormwater networks, diffuse agricultural pollution, non-mains sanitation systems, and extra-domestic establishments. Marine pollution episodes documented with occasional downgrading of water quality classifications.