The mayor had originally planned to swim in the river last month but was forced to delay after tests indicated the presence of faecal matter was 10 times higher than authorised limits.
The mayor of Paris has swum in the Seine in an effort to prove its cleanliness for the Olympics outdoor swimming events - but questions remain about its quality. After months of anticipation, Anne Hidalgo took the plunge ahead of the Games starting next week. A century after swimming in the Seine was banned, French officials have been keen to prove their investment of €1.4bn to prevent sewage leaks, which has meant the waters are swimmable again.
The triathlon and marathon swimming legs are scheduled to take place in the Seine near the Alexandre III bridge during the Olympics, which run from 26 July to 11 August, and the Paralympics, which are from 28 August to 8 September. Why is the River Seine so dirty? Paris has a combined sewer system, meaning both wastewater and storm water flow through the same pipes.
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