“Back in the Hands of the Public After 100 Years” … The Seine River in Paris Transformed into a Public Swimming Pool, But What About the Odor Issue?

People swimming in the public swimming pool on the Seine River, which reopened after more than 100 years [Photo = Reuter], ‘The Seine in Paris, France, has been reopened as a public swimming space after more than 100 years.’,
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, ‘According to AFP and other sources on the 5th (local time), dozens of Parisians enjoyed swimming under the supervision of lifeguards on the first day of the pool’s opening.’,
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, ‘Swimming in the Seine had been prohibited since 1923 due to potential skin infection issues caused by water quality deterioration. Last year, the City of Paris undertook extensive purification work, investing a total of 1.4 billion euros (about 2.25 trillion won) ahead of hosting the Olympics. They established a treatment system to prevent sewage waste from flowing into the Seine and built large rainwater storage tanks to hold polluted water during heavy rain.’,
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, ‘After the purification efforts, events like the triathlon and open-water swimming competitions in the 2024 Paris Olympics were held last year, and some athletes complained of stomachaches or diarrhea, suggesting that the water quality issue might not have been fully resolved.’,
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, ‘The City of Paris proceeded to rigorous monitoring and received an “excellent” rating in the water quality test the day before the opening, leading to the opening of the Seine swimming pool.’,
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, ‘Three outdoor areas have opened as swimming pools this time, located opposite Île aux Cygnes near the Eiffel Tower, near Notre-Dame Cathedral, and in front of the French National Library. Each area can accommodate up to 300 people.’,
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, ‘The swimming pool will be open free of charge until August 31.’,
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, ‘Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo stated, “The purification of the Seine is not just for the Olympics but also a part of sustainable urban policy to prepare for climate change and improve the quality of life for citizens.”’,
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, ‘Tourism authorities expect the opening of the Seine public swimming pool to become the most popular leisure activity this summer, attracting many visitors.’,
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