Vieille Chapelle

20.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.1°C

Satellite image of VIEILLE CHAPELLE — Satellite image © Esri

Vieille Chapelle is a bathing water zone in Marseille, France. The zone is integrated within the urban tissue of the city. It is one of 21 bathing zones declared to the European Union along Marseille's coastline. The bathing area is subject to various pollution sources including bacteriological risks, macro debris, jellyfish, and other contaminants.

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Location

Vieille Chapelle, Marseille, France.

Water Quality

The bathing water profile includes assessment of water quality based on Directive 2006/7/CE classification standards. Monitoring data analysis covers both official surveillance data and self-monitoring data. Identified pollution sources include bacteriological contamination, cyanobacteria, phytoplankton, macro algae, jellyfish, macro debris, and hydrocarbons.

Risks

Identified risks include bacteriological pollution, cyanobacteria, macro algae, jellyfish, macro debris (floating waste), and hydrocarbons. Urban and port contexts contribute to pollution sources.