Would You Swim in the Seine? Our Paris Reporter Took the Plunge.

Project Overview - Paris has invested over €1 billion to clean up the Seine River, primarily to prevent wastewater from flowing into it [3] - Swimming in the Seine River had been banned for 100 years due to pollution [1] - Swimming is now allowed for the first time this summer [1] Infrastructure & Technology - A large tank was built to store wastewater and rainwater during heavy rains, limiting sewage flow into the river [4] - Water quality is tested every morning, and the site is closed if it's unsafe for swimming [5] Public Reception & Impact - Over 22,000 people visited the three swimming sites in Paris within approximately 10 days of opening [6] - The project aims to inspire other cities to reconnect with their waterways [7]