Poul Feunteun

17.4°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 2 - Good 17.4°C

Satellite image of POUL FEUNTEUN — Satellite image © Esri

Poul Feuteun is a bathing beach located in the municipality of Kerlouan in Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area subject to tidal influences and receives freshwater input from the Quillimadec stream watershed. The bathing zone is characterized by regular monitoring of water quality for microbiological indicators including Escherichia coli and enterococci. Contamination episodes are influenced by rainfall, seasonal variations, and tidal coefficients.

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Water

Coastal marine bathing zone receiving freshwater from the Quillimadec stream watershed. The site is subject to oceanic and tidal characteristics typical of the Breton coast.

Location

Kerlouan municipality in the Lesneven Côte des Légendes community, Brittany, France.

Facilities

Public toilets made available for traveling people. The beach comprises facilities intended to encourage bathing, including parking areas and sand additions.

Season

Bathing season monitoring is conducted regularly. Seasonal analysis shows variation in E. coli flux between summer and non-summer periods.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored by the ARS (Regional Health Agency) using bacteriological indicators. Historical data and 2018 analysis results are documented. Contamination episodes are associated with precipitation events, seasonal patterns, and tidal conditions. Exceedances of microbiological standards have been identified.

Risks

Contamination from individual sanitation installations (ANC) presenting identified risks at the beach and study zone scales. Sources include malfunctioning septic systems, agricultural activities, and wastewater discharges. Contamination is exacerbated by rainfall events.