Rive Droite - Le Prevost

24.2°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.2°C

Satellite image of RIVE DROITE - LE PREVOST — Satellite image © Esri

Plage Le Prévost is a bathing beach located in Palavas-les-Flots, a coastal community in southern France. The beach is situated in a Mediterranean context characterized by variable wind and wave conditions. Water quality monitoring has been conducted according to European bathing water directives, with bacteriological analysis and assessment of potential pollution sources in the surrounding area.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean bathing water body adjacent to the beach of Palavas-les-Flots. The area is influenced by several hydrographic features including the Lez river, the Rhône à Sète canal, the Étang de l'Or (Or Pond), and various Palavasian ponds.

Location

Palavas-les-Flots, in the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de l'Or region of France. The bathing profile covers the beach area of Plage Le Prévost.

Water Quality

Water quality classification follows European Directive 2006/113. Bacteriological quality has been monitored and evaluated. The beach area experiences potential pollution from multiple sources including wastewater treatment plant discharges, storm overflow systems, agricultural runoff, port activities, and camping facilities.

Risks

Potential contamination from wastewater discharges, storm overflow systems, port activities, and animal waste. Risk factors include influence of rainfall and wind conditions on water quality. Potential for macro-algae proliferation, phytoplankton blooms, and cyanobacteria proliferation has been assessed. Jellyfish invasion episodes have been documented.