Paris authorities have announced their plans to allow swimming in the Seine after the 2024 Olympics. It has been reported Guard.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, said on Twitter that three swimming areas will appear within the city: in the center – opposite the island of Saint-Louis, in the west at Quai Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement, and to the east in Bercy Park. 12th district. Each of the spots will be equipped with changing rooms, showers and storage boxes and there will be lifeguards at the water’s edge.
These innovations are planned to be introduced after the Olympic Games, as well as due to the possibility of an increase in the average summer temperature. According to forecasters, the temperature may exceed 50°C by 2050. The river will open to everyone in 2025. Hidalgo announced that there will be room for three water competitions as well as the opening ceremony of the River Seine.
It is noted that swimming on the Seine has been prohibited since 1923 due to the rapidly deteriorating water quality and the large number of barges and pleasure craft. Over the past seven years, the city has implemented a €1.4 billion water treatment project.
In 2022, regular testing showed that the level of bacteria in the water corresponded to a safe level in more than 90% of cases. Water quality only becomes unacceptable during periods of particularly heavy rains.
Earlier, Parisian authorities announced alcohol ban for casual fans in the upcoming Olympics.
Source: Gazeta
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