Pourville

16.8°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 16.8°C

Satellite image of POURVILLE — Satellite image © Esri

This is a vulnerability profile document for seven bathing beaches in the Dieppe Maritime area of France: Saint-Aubin-sur-mer, Quiberville, Sainte-Marguerite-sur-mer, Pourville, Dieppe-plage, Dieppe-Puys, and Saint-Martin-en-Campagne. The document provides a comprehensive assessment of the geomorphological characteristics, oceanographic conditions, and environmental conditions of these coastal bathing waters.

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Water

Coastal marine waters of the English Channel along the Normandy coast of northern France. The document covers multiple beach areas with shellfish farming zones (moulières) including those at Bracquemont, Sainte-Marguerite-sur-mer/Vasterival, and Penly.

Location

The bathing areas are located along the coast of the Dieppe Maritime agglomeration in France, including the towns of Saint-Aubin-sur-mer, Quiberville, Sainte-Marguerite-sur-mer, Pourville, Dieppe, Dieppe-Puys, and Saint-Martin-en-Campagne.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored through bacteriological analysis of bathing waters and shellfish farming areas. The document includes quality assessments for mussels (moules) from various shellfish farming zones and monitoring of macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation potential. Blue Flag (Pavillon bleu) designation is considered.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater treatment systems, agricultural activities, livestock farming, industrial operations (food processing, slaughterhouses, nuclear power plant at Penly, thalassotherapy center), fishing activities, equestrian centers, fish farming, watercress farming, waste management sites, bird populations, and port activities including dredging.