Poste De Secours De Zuydcoote

16.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.1°C

Satellite image of POSTE DE SECOURS DE ZUYDCOOTE — Satellite image © Esri

Zuydcoote is a bathing water area located on the coast near Dunkerque in northern France. The beach has a lifeguard post and is subject to regular water quality monitoring. The bathing zone experiences influence from tidal patterns, wave conditions, and various potential pollution sources including sewage systems, river inputs, and port activities. Water quality is assessed through bacteriological analysis and other environmental monitoring.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing water. The bathing zone is influenced by tidal currents, wave action from the North Sea, and freshwater inputs from local watercourses. The area experiences significant tidal range and residual coastal currents.

Location

Zuydcoote, commune in the Dunkerque agglomeration area, northern France. The bathing zone is located east of Dunkerque near a lifeguard post (Poste de secours).

Facilities

Lifeguard post (Poste de secours) present at the bathing zone.

Water Quality

Water quality classification is based on bacteriological monitoring of daily concentrations. The profile includes classification of the bathing zone based on sanitary control results. Identified potential pollution sources include collective and non-collective sewage systems, stormwater outfalls from the Dunkerque agglomeration, river inputs, port activities, agricultural activities, and industrial activities.

Risks

Potential contamination from sewage systems, stormwater discharges, river inputs including the Aa river, port activities, agricultural runoff, and industrial discharges. Phytoplankton blooms are monitored. Shellfish quality is also monitored in the area.