Zorn

18.5°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.5°C

Satellite image of ZORN — Satellite image © Esri

Zorn Beach is a bathing water location in the municipality of Plouguerneau in Brittany, France. The beach features rocky features and access via stairs and a slipway. The bathing zone is subject to monitoring and assessment according to European bathing water directives. A comprehensive bathwater profile was developed and revised in 2017 to identify pollution sources and manage water quality.

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Water

Coastal seawater bathing zone. The Zorn streams feed into the bathing area.

Location

Plouguerneau municipality, Brittany, France. Access via stairs and slipway (cale).

Facilities

Access via stairs and slipway. Signage present.

Water Quality

Water quality classification assessed according to Directive 2006/7/CE. Monitoring results from 2013–2016 were used to classify bathing water quality. Bacterial contamination sources identified including agricultural runoff, non-collective sanitation systems, collective wastewater treatment, and stormwater networks.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include permanent natural flows, agricultural activities, non-collective sanitation installations, collective wastewater systems, stormwater drainage networks, and other potential pollution sources. Rainfall influences pollution episodes.