Toul An Ouch

18.5°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 4 - Poor 18.5°C

Satellite image of TOUL AN OUCH — Satellite image © Esri

Toul An Ouch is a bathing beach located in Plougoulm, Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal area subject to regular bacteriological monitoring by public health authorities. Water quality assessments have been conducted over multiple years to evaluate suitability for bathing. The beach is exposed to various potential pollution sources including surface water runoff, wastewater systems, and agricultural activities in the surrounding watershed.

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Water

Marine bathing water body (Atlantic coast). Characterized by tidal influence and coastal currents typical of Breton beaches.

Location

Plougoulm, Brittany, France (department 29). The beach is accessible by road with parking facilities available near the shoreline.

Facilities

Parking available. Trash containers and selective waste collection facilities present. Public information signage displayed.

Season

Official bathing season monitoring conducted annually, with results classified at the end of the season.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified based on bacteriological parameters including enterococci and E. coli concentrations. Monitoring data from 2011–2021 shows variation in bacterial contamination levels. Classification is determined at the end of each bathing season according to EU Directive 2006/7/CE criteria.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include permanent and semi-permanent surface water flows, wastewater system overflows, rainwater discharge outlets, agricultural land use, and bird populations. Green algae (ulva) blooms are a documented sensitivity. Contamination risk varies with rainfall events.