Verlen

20.5°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 20.5°C

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Plage de Verlen is a bathing beach located in the commune of Landunvez in Brittany, France. The beach is subject to regular water quality monitoring by health authorities. The beach profile has been revised as of May 2018 to assess bacterial contamination risks and identify pollution sources affecting the bathing water.

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Water

Coastal sea water bathing area.

Location

Landunvez commune, Brittany, France. Contact for additional information available through LABOCEA office in Plouzané.

Facilities

Information display board for water quality results is present at the beach.

Season

Summer months, with monitoring conducted during the official bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to Directive 2006/7/CE. Bacteriological monitoring has been conducted by health authorities (ARS) since 2008. Short-term pollution episodes have been documented. Active management of bathing conditions is implemented based on rainfall thresholds.

Risks

Sensitivity to green algae blooms has been identified. Jellyfish (physalies) presence is documented, with preventive signage in place. Short-term contamination episodes linked to rainfall have been recorded.