Stade Nautique

France River 0 - Not classified

The Stade nautique bathing area is located in Decize on the Aron river in the Nivernais region of France. This river-based bathing site serves the local community and is managed by the collective authority CCSN (Communauté de Communes Sud Nivernais). The bathing area was subject to rehabilitation and environmental monitoring due to identified pollution sources in the upstream catchment area.

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Water

River (Aron). The Aron is an inland watercourse that flows through Decize.

Location

Decize, Nivernais region, France. The bathing area is situated on the Aron river in the commune of Decize.

Facilities

Temporary equipment is available at the bathing area. A lifeguard service and surveillance system are in place during the bathing season.

Season

Summer bathing season 2021: June 21 to August 19. Management plan in place for the 2023 bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring was conducted during the summer season of 2021 (June 21 to August 19) to characterize bacteriological quality. The monitoring programme assessed compliance with bathing water standards for inland waters. A wastewater treatment plant (STEP) operates upstream of the bathing area. Water quality is influenced by discharges from the SumiRiko industrial facility and stormwater overflows from the municipal sewerage system.

Risks

The bathing area is affected by potential contamination sources including a wastewater treatment plant upstream, stormwater overflow outlets from multiple urban districts, and discharges from the SumiRiko industrial facility. An environmental accident occurred at the SumiRiko establishment on August 24, 2020, involving stormwater discharge. Agricultural activities in the catchment area present potential diffuse pollution sources.