Urville-Nacqueville Face Charriere

18.6°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.6°C

Satellite image of URVILLE-NACQUEVILLE FACE CHARRIERE — Satellite image © Esri

Plage d'Urville-Nacqueville - La Charrière is a bathing beach located 10 km northwest of Cherbourg in the commune of Urville-Nacqueville, situated at the limits of the Hague region. The beach is subject to water quality monitoring under European Directive 2006/7/CE. This vulnerability profile assesses potential pollution sources and their impact on bathing water quality.

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Location

Urville-Nacqueville, 10 km northwest of Cherbourg, between the communes of Querqueville to the east and Gréville-Hague to the west.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored according to Directive 2006/7/CE. Historical classification data is available under the previous Directive 76/160/CEE. Simulations for classification under Directive 2006/7/CE have been conducted. The beach was subject to closure at certain periods.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include domestic wastewater from collective and non-collective sanitation systems, stormwater discharge, agricultural activities, artisanal and industrial activities, port and mooring zones, and camping or mobile home areas. Coastal discharge points are monitored.