Sassonia Nord C/O Ist. Biologia Marina

24.2°C Water temp · Jun 7

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.2°C

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Sassonia Nord is a bathing beach in Fano, Marche region, characterised by a calcareous-siliceous gravel beach with a shallow average slope of 3–5% on the emerged section and approximately 20% on the submerged section. The beach has an average width of 102 metres and is situated in a densely urbanised area with urban settlements and railway infrastructure nearby. The water body belongs to the Fano-Senigallia system, with astronomical tides ranging from 30 to 50 centimetres.

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Water

Coastal marine water body. Water area extends 0.28731 units. Distance between average low-water and high-water marks (safe water limit) is 10 metres. Astronomical tide range 30–50 centimetres.

Location

Fano, Pesaro-Urbino Province, Marche region, Italy. Disabled access parking with accessible pathway from car park to beach. Contact: Servizio Ambiente Comune di Fano, Via Froncini 2, 61032 Fano, telephone 0721 887556 or 0721 887438.

Facilities

Two concession areas. Disabled access parking and accessible pathway to beach. Disabled toilet facilities. Accessible pathway to sea. First aid and lifeguard service. Sports facilities including beach volleyball, basketball, and children's pool. Children's play area. Refreshment point. Adjacent to pedestrian area. Animals not permitted.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: E. No pollution sources identified that can impact bathing water quality. Wastewater treatment managed by three activated sludge treatment plants. The main facility at Ponte Metauro treats approximately 12,000 cubic metres daily and is located near the mouth of the Metauro River. All monitoring parameters complied with legal limits over the past 4 years, with 24 annual tests of table 1 parameters and 6 annual tests of table 3 parameters.

Risks

Proliferation of non-toxic microalgae (Noctiluca scintillans) occurred during 2008 and 2009 bathing seasons, causing anomalous discolouration of sea water. During periods of intense rainfall, sewer overflow discharges occur through 7 outlets at Ponte Metauro and 10 outlets at Ponte Sasso.