For the first time in over a century, swimming in the River Seine is now permitted for Parisians and tourists due to a successful clean-up program and advocacy from swimmer campaigners. Approximately one thousand swimmers daily can access three designated bathing sites along the river until the end of August. Investment of around 1.4 billion euros has improved water quality by connecting homes to sewer systems and enhancing treatment facilities. The initiative is part of a broader trend in European cities reviving urban waterways for public use, addressing health concerns amid rising summer temperatures.
About a thousand swimmers a day will be allowed access to three bathing sites on the banks of the Seine for free, until the end of August.
Extensive investments of about 1.4 billion euros have been undertaken, including connecting more than 20,000 homes to the sewer system and improving water treatment facilities.
Concerns over allowing city dwellers to cool down amid increasing summer temperatures have been at the heart of the arguments for public swimming.
Tourist authorities predict swimming in the Seine will become one of the most talked about pastimes of the season and act as a magnet for visitors.
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