Rio Guadalquivir Villanueva Del Arzobispo Pm1

Spain River 1 - Excellent

The Guadalquivir River bathing area in Villanueva del Arzobispo is located in Jaén province, Andalucía, Spain. It is situated on a section of the Guadalquivir River characterized by a single, sinuous channel with central and marginal bars and a limestone rocky substrate. The bathing zone is formed by a small dam that stores water for swimming purposes. The riverbed contains rounded stones and the beach consists of bare ground with gravel. The area is surrounded by natural vegetation including pines, fig trees, and olive trees.

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Water

River (Guadalquivir). Regulated natural water body with embankment volume of 1,800 cubic meters. Mean annual flow rate is 8,533.53 cubic meters per hour. Mean summer flow rate is 3,052.57 cubic meters per hour. Environmental flow rate is 1.5 cubic meters per second. Average daily water renewal time is 0.21 hours annually and 0.58 hours during summer. Catchment area upstream is 571.17 square kilometers with mean slope of 32.66 percent.

Location

Villanueva del Arzobispo, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. Access is via road A-6202 heading towards El Tranco; at kilometer 21 turn towards the sign marked 'Charco del aceite'. No parking is available at the bathing area.

Facilities

Toilets present. Bar/snack bar available. Picnic areas (merenderos) available. Waste bins present. Waste containers present. Informational signs present. Lifeguards absent. Parking absent. Showers absent. Mooring pier absent. Recreational zone absent. Fountains absent. Pet access status not specified.

Season

1 July to 31 August

Water Quality

Water quality from 2008-2009 showed compliance with guide values. Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci concentrations were measured during 2008 and 2009 seasons. Health risk for swimmers is possible when enterococcal concentrations exceed 1,000 CFU/100 ml at flow rates below 0.097 cubic meters per second.

Risks

Short-duration contamination risks from users of the bathing area (self-contamination), aquatic animals, and sanitation facilities at the bathing zone. Livestock in the catchment area includes 23 cattle, 93 sheep, 33 goats, and 5 pigs. Potential risks from accidental or illegal discharges, dead animals, organic waste, and sediment remobilization.