Paris Olympics Faces Uncertainty Over Seine River Pollution

Tests reveal unsafe levels of bacteria in the Seine, raising concerns about the viability of swimming events.

Recent tests show E. coli levels far exceeding safety limits for Olympic events.
French authorities have spent $1.5 billion on river cleanup efforts.
Officials remain hopeful but acknowledge potential event cancellations or postponements.
Public swimming in the Seine has been banned since 1923 due to pollution.
Macron and Hidalgo had planned to swim in the river to demonstrate its safety.