Via Quarto

28.3°C Water temp · Jul 22

Italy Coastal 1 - Excellent 28.3°C

Satellite image of VIA QUARTO — Satellite image © Esri

Via Quarto is a bathing area in Genoa, Liguria, characterized by an alternation of predominantly pebbly beach, rocks, and artificial structures. It is located in a residential zone with the beach facing the road and the city center of Genoa. The water body is classified as excellent quality based on 2008-2011 monitoring data.

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Water

Coastal water body (CWA3 - Mountainous areas with low stability classification). Drainage basin: Rio Castagna. Area: 0.275 km².

Location

Genoa (Quarto district), Liguria region, Italy. The beach is situated along the road facing the Genoa city center in a residential area.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Excellent (2008-2011). Identified pollution sources include coastal wastewater treatment plants (Sturla and Quinto depurators with active discharge pipes) and the Rio Castagna river mouth. No specific monitoring measures or particular actions are currently active.

Risks

Coastal wastewater treatment plants and active discharge pipes present as pollution sources. The Ligurian Sea is not characterized by cyanobacterial blooms due to predominantly oligotrophic conditions. No cases of potentially toxic algal strains proliferation recorded in the last 4 years.