Overview
- Recent tests reveal the Seine River still contains high levels of E. Coli and enterococci bacteria.
- Heavy rainfall has exacerbated pollution, overwhelming Paris's outdated sewage system.
- Authorities have invested €1.4 billion in sewage treatment and stormwater facilities to address the issue.
- President Macron and Mayor Hidalgo plan to swim in the Seine to demonstrate its safety before the Games.
- Public skepticism remains high, with online protests mocking the cleanup efforts.