Poste De Secours - Malo Terminus

16.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 16.1°C

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This document is a vulnerability profile for bathing waters in the municipality of Dunkerque, France. It covers three bathing zones: Digue des Alliés, Malo Centre, and Malo Terminus. The profile analyzes bacteriological water quality, identifies potential pollution sources, and proposes management measures for these coastal bathing areas.

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Water

Coastal bathing waters in Dunkerque. The water body is subject to tidal influences with varying hydrodynamic conditions including swell, tidal movements, and currents.

Location

Dunkerque municipality, France. Three bathing zones are covered: Digue des Alliés, Malo Centre, and Malo Terminus.

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality is monitored for the three bathing zones. Classifications are established based on daily concentration analyses. Potential pollution sources include sewage systems, river contributions, port activities, agricultural activities, and industrial activities.

Risks

Potential contamination sources include storm water overflows, river contributions, port activities, and industrial discharges. Phytoplankton monitoring and shellfish microbiological quality monitoring are also conducted.