Rive Droite - Saint Pierre

21.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.6°C

Satellite image of RIVE DROITE - SAINT PIERRE — Satellite image © Esri

Palavas-les-Flots contains two bathing beaches: Plage l'Albatros and Plage Saint Pierre. These are coastal bathing areas located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. The beaches are subject to water quality monitoring and bacteriological assessment under European bathing water directives. The study characterizes the geomorphological, climatic, and maritime context affecting water quality at these sites.

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Water

Coastal Mediterranean waters adjacent to Palavas-les-Flots. The area is influenced by the Lez river, the Rhône-Sète canal, and the Étang de l'Or lagoon. The coastal zone is subject to wind regimes, wave conditions, and tidal currents.

Location

Palavas-les-Flots, France. The beaches are Plage l'Albatros and Plage Saint Pierre.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified under the 2006 Water Framework Directive. Bacteriological quality is monitored and assessed. The profile is identified as type 1 profile. Monitoring includes evaluation of potential for macroalgae proliferation, phytoplankton proliferation, and cyanobacteria proliferation.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include wastewater treatment plant discharges, stormwater overflows from Palavas-les-Flots, stormwater runoff, shellfish farming zones, direct runoff on beaches, port activities, camping facilities, animals, and inter-human contamination. Wind and rainfall influence water quality. Jellyfish invasion episodes are evaluated.