Paris Olympics and Seine River Water Quality Concerns
Paris Olympics scheduled to have triathlon and marathon swimming events in the Seine River, despite its historically polluted state. City invested in infrastructure to clean up the river, but uncertainty remains over water quality. Organizers may relocate events if E. coli levels exceed safety limits due to heavy rain.
Key Points
- Triathlon and marathon swimming events scheduled in the Seine River for the Paris Olympics
- Paris invested 1.4 billion euros in infrastructure to catch stormwater and improve water quality
- Organizers may relocate events if E. coli levels exceed safety limits
- Debate over the cleanliness of the Seine River remains a source of frustration for athletes
Pros
- Investment in infrastructure to clean up the Seine River
- Potential for sunnier weather to improve water quality
Cons
- Historically polluted Seine River
- Concerns over E. coli levels in the water