2024-07-12 21:58:13
2024 Paris Olympics
With two weeks until the Olympics start (July 26 to August 11), the city of Paris is confident that the water quality of the Seine is good enough to hold the games there as planned. “We have no doubt that we will be able to hold the competition as scheduled,” said Pierre Rabadin, the deputy mayor of Paris who is in charge of the competition.
Recently, the water quality of the river has met the standard eight out of ten days. According to the city’s latest analysis of water quality as of Tuesday, six of the past seven days measured were in compliance with Olympic regulations. More than 80% of water quality analyzes met the limits.
Heavy rains caused localized deterioration of water quality in Paris itself and upriver rivers, from where pollutants reach the capital.
As the city highlighted, the unusually wet weather and low temperatures negatively impacted water quality. Because the Seine is warmer and has lower water levels, pathogens break down faster.
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unusually high water levels
The Seine is still flowing at more than three times its normal summer volume, according to the city’s latest analysis. This can lead to increased water velocities that might jeopardize swimming competitions.
In addition, abnormally high water levels may have an impact on the Olympic opening ceremony. On July 26, teams will cross the Seine along a 6-kilometer route in regarding 160 boats carrying thousands of athletes.
According to Le Monde, when the water level in the Seine is high, a small number of boats are unable to pass under the bridge and other boats have to be used.
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