Paris Enhances Seine Water Quality Ahead of 2024 Olympics

A new water storage basin inaugurated to mitigate pollution in the Seine, ensuring safer conditions for Olympic athletes.

French officials have inaugurated a large water storage basin designed to improve the water quality of the River Seine for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
The basin is part of a broader initiative, including new water treatment plants, aimed at making the river suitable for marathon swimming and triathlon events.
Previous test events were canceled due to poor water quality, but recent measures have significantly enhanced the river's condition.
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has promised to swim in the Seine before the Olympics, demonstrating confidence in the water's safety.
The overall cleanup efforts, including the construction of the new basin, have cost approximately $1.5 billion, funded by state and local authorities.