Olympics Faces Challenges with Seine Water Quality

Heavy rains raise pollution levels, leading to triathlon swim cancellations and concerns over athlete safety.

$1.5 billion spent on cleaning the Seine may not be sufficient for safe swimming conditions.
Heavy rainfall exacerbates pollution, with E. coli levels rising beyond acceptable limits.
Triathlon swim training sessions canceled for two consecutive days due to water quality issues.
Officials remain optimistic that water quality will improve before scheduled events.
Contingency plans include postponing events or moving them to alternate locations.