Overview

• Paris invested $1.5 billion to improve water quality in the Seine for the 2024 Olympics.
• Heavy rains overwhelmed the city's sewer system, causing untreated wastewater to enter the river.
• Daily water tests revealed E. coli levels above the acceptable threshold for safe swimming.
• Organizers are hopeful that sunny weather will improve water quality for rescheduled events.
• Athletes face potential health risks including gastrointestinal and skin infections from contaminated water.