Safety of River Seine for Swimming During Summer Games
Mayor of Paris assures Olympians that the River Seine will be safe for swimming during the upcoming Summer Games, despite pollution concerns. Open water swimming events are scheduled to take place in the river. The mayor plans to take a dip in the Seine before the athletes.
Key Points
- Open water swimming events scheduled in the Seine for the Summer Games
- Marathon swimming and triathlon events to be held in the river
- In worst-case scenario, triathlon could be reduced to a duathlon due to water quality issues
- City assures river is safe for swimming despite recent pollution
Pros
- City launched a website to post daily measures of E. coli levels in the Seine
- Mayor plans to swim in the river to demonstrate safety before the opening ceremony
Cons
- Pollution concerns have sparked health and safety worries