Overview
- Paris invested $1.5 billion to clean the Seine for the Olympics, but water quality remains poor.
- Recent tests show high levels of E. coli and other bacteria, making the river unsafe for swimming.
- Heavy rainfall and outdated sewage systems are blamed for the contamination.
- The opening ceremony rehearsal was postponed due to strong river flow and pollution concerns.
- Protesters plan to defecate in the Seine to highlight dissatisfaction with the cleanup efforts.