The Maine lake bathingspot ban in August pointed out the usefulness of La Baumette

The interest and for most people the pleasure generated by of the hottest period of the year, due to take end this week, were lowered in Angers by the temporary closing of the Maine lake bathing spot during the latest days. The origin of the prohibition for bathing was the proliferation of green algas which can be harmful for skin (irritation). If the problem may be due to the peak of heat, it is also linked to the high presence of phosphate in the water.

Huge quantities of phosphate come, usually, from the rejection of dirty water (it was surprising in that area) or, more probably, by the use of fertilizers in the surroundings which are naturally drained towards the bathspot. In order to prevent such a phenomena to recur, the city council will have to closely investigate the case because its appearance was probably a pity for numerous families who benefit, for free, of a good leisure for their kids. 

This could be useful because a big change is due to occur in the facilities inhabitants have for swiming in Angers. The La Baumette swimming pool is due to close definitely next year and be substituted by Aquavita, a new swimming and leisure complex located in the Les Hauts de Saint-Aubin district. Apparently, some of the Angers inhabitants are doubtful about the opportunity of the future equipment and will be  careful about its fares. They don't want to loose what they found during years at La Baumette and want to find it again in Aqua Vita (Credit pictures and video : Angers city).