Avril Elfi from OAN
Saturday, June 22, 2024 3:40 PM
A city of Paris monitoring report revealed that the Seine remains too polluted to host the triathlon and open water swimming events at the Paris Olympics.
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According to the report, routine samples taken from June 10Number Until June 16thNumber Elevated levels of E. coli were found in various locations along the Seine.
During the Olympics, Paris will host triathlon and marathon swimming competitions on the Seine. Associated PressThe men’s triathlon will be the first to take place on July 30th.Number.
The city of Paris has spent about $1.5 billion cleaning up its antiquated sewer system, which overflows into the river during periods of heavy rain.
The latest report said that an unusually wet May and recent wet weather have significantly reduced water quality.
They also noted that there are no sunny days or periods of reduced water flow, which could lead to fewer bacteria.
“The sun inactivates bacteria,” says Helena Solo-Gabriel, a professor in the University of Miami’s Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering.
Solo-Gabriele also pointed out that if the concentration of feces in the pool does not meet safety standards, it could cause gastrointestinal problems.
While it has not yet happened, French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo have both pledged to swim in the Seine to demonstrate its cleanliness.
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