Urtigal

Portugal River 2 - Good

Urtigal is a bathing water located in Barril de Alva on the right bank of the Rio Alva river in the municipality of Arganil. The surrounding area is a rural center with support and leisure facilities including benches and wooden tables. The bathing water is situated in the Mondego river basin.

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Water

Rio Alva river. Located on the right bank.

Location

Barril de Alva, Union of Parishes of Coja and Barril do Alva, municipality of Arganil. Monitoring point coordinates: Latitude 40.295005, Longitude -7.959039.

Facilities

Support and leisure area with benches and wooden tables.

Season

June 28 to August 31 (2025 bathing season).

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored with a sampling frequency of once per week. No short-term pollution events occurred during the 2024 bathing season. An alert system is in place to check water quality conformity and inform bathers of necessary measures if water quality changes. Cyanobacteria proliferation is considered likely.

Risks

Potential microbiological pollution sources include solid waste from beach activities, runoff, and high number of users. Cyanobacteria have a likely potential for proliferation.