Parisians and visitors looking to cool off this summer can dive in -- weather permitting -- at three bathing sites, including one a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower.
The swimming zones are equipped with changing rooms, showers, and beach-style furniture, offering space for 150 to 300 people to relax, lay out their towels, and unwind from the city’s hustle and bustle.
But they reminded swimmers of potential dangers, including strong currents, boat traffic, and an average depth of 3.5 metres (11 feet).
To mitigate that risk, lifeguards will assess visitors’ swimming abilities before allowing independent access, while a decree issued in late June introduced fines for anyone swimming outside designated areas.
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Ahead of the Games, authorities invested approximately 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in improving the Seine’s water quality.
On rainy days, the mid-19th-century Parisian sewage system often overflows, causing rain and waste waters to pour into the river.
The presence of the faecal bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) and enterococci in the Seine will be assessed daily using live sensors and samples.
The French capital during the week endured a major heatwave that saw Paris put on the weather agency’s highest alert level during a Europe-wide heatwave.
With record-breaking temperatures hitting Europe, including France’s second warmest June since records began in 1900, authorities said they expect Parisians to embrace the relief of a refreshing swim.
The swimming spots will be open until August 31.
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