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23 beaches in Nouvelle-Aquitaine contaminated with gastroenteritis

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The association Eaux et Rivières is known for studying the quality of our bathing waters and their contamination by bacteria. Its surveys, published in the form of an interactive map of beaches where swimming is not recommended, allow us to discover in real time the beaches to avoid. The latest ranking reveals 21 beaches to avoid and 88 not recommended due to recurring pollution.bordeaux pollution plage gastro enterite

Among them? 23 beaches are located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine out of the total of 215 identified. For example, the beach of La Hume in Gujan-Mestras, the beach of Courant in Mimizan, or Socoa beach in Ciboure. According to Sud-Ouest Bordeaux, "in case of swimming, the risk is to develop gastroenteritis". The classification - based on public data to inform swimmers - has 4 categories: recommended, low risk, to avoid, not recommended. 

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