Porzou

16°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 16°C

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Porzou Beach is a bathing area in the commune of Concarneau in Brittany, France. The beach experiences tidal variation with high and low tide conditions affecting its characteristics and accessibility. Water quality monitoring is conducted by health authorities to assess microbiological contamination and identify potential pollution sources.

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Water

Marine water body subject to tidal variations with extreme tidal ranges and both spring and neap tide conditions.

Location

Porzou Beach is located in Concarneau, Brittany, France. The beach has a main access point and a secondary access point.

Facilities

Signage panels are posted near the beach. Dogs are prohibited at the beach entrance.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to the 2006/7/CE Directive. Microbiological monitoring is conducted for E. coli and enterococci. The beach was classified based on monitoring results from 2014-2017.

Risks

The beach is sensitive to algal stranding. Potential pollution sources include rainwater discharge, domestic wastewater, and other diffuse pollution sources. Short-term pollution episodes have been recorded.