Rive Gauche -Le Grec

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Palavas-les-Flots is a coastal bathing destination in southern France with three main beaches: Saint Maurice, le Grec, and la Roquille. These beaches are subject to monitoring under the 2006 directive on bathing water quality. The area experiences Mediterranean coastal conditions with seasonal variations in water quality linked to rainfall, wind patterns, and coastal currents.

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Water

Mediterranean Sea coastal bathing waters. The hydrographic system includes the Lez river, the Rhône à Sète canal, the Étang de l'Or, and several Palavasian lagoons.

Location

Palavas-les-Flots, located in the Pays de l'Or agglomeration in southern France. The three beaches are Saint Maurice, le Grec, and la Roquille.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified under the 2006 directive. Bacteriological quality is monitored by beach. Quality varies seasonally and is influenced by rainfall events, wind patterns, and proximity to discharge sources including wastewater treatment plant effluent, storm overflow discharges, and river inputs.

Risks

Potential contamination sources include wastewater treatment discharge, storm overflow systems, non-collective sanitation, rainfall runoff, port activities, and camping facilities. Rainfall events significantly impact water quality. Macro-algae proliferation potential, phytoplankton proliferation potential, and cyanobacteria proliferation potential have been studied. Jellyfish invasion episodes are documented.