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This document outlines the sanitary protection procedures for bathing waters in Nice for the 2024 bathing season. It covers bacteriological control programs, monitoring protocols, pollution management procedures, and the roles of various municipal and regional authorities responsible for ensuring water quality and public safety at bathing sites.

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Water

Coastal marine waters extending 300 meters from the municipal shoreline of Nice.

Location

Nice, France. Monitoring covers 26 sampling sites distributed between La Lanterne and Coco Beach along the municipal coast.

Season

1 June to 30 September 2024.

Water Quality

Bathing water quality is classified based on Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci levels. Good quality threshold: Escherichia coli ≤1000/100 ml and intestinal enterococci ≤370/100 ml. Weekly monitoring during the bathing season with weekly control frequency and additional pre-season sampling between 10–20 May. Results interpreted within 36 hours minimum after sampling. Non-conforming results trigger immediate counter-analysis and investigation of sanitation networks. Beach closure implemented if pollution is confirmed.

Risks

Bacterial contamination from pathogenic germs introduced via bathers, sanitation and stormwater networks, and surface water runoff. Marine pollution from petroleum hydrocarbures and other sources. Algal proliferation of Ostreopsis ovata. Floating macro-debris affecting water quality.