Concerns Mount Over Seine's Water Quality Ahead of Olympic Events

Heavy rainfall impacts water safety tests, prompting contingency plans for swimming competitions in Paris 2024.

Recent tests show fluctuating E. coli levels, with water quality suitable for swimming six out of seven days.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine to demonstrate its safety, despite mixed test results.
$1.5 billion has been invested in cleaning the Seine, including new infrastructure to manage stormwater.
Organizers will decide on event days whether to proceed with Seine-based competitions based on latest water quality data.
Contingency plans include relocating events if water quality does not meet safety standards.