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As the Paris Olympics are set to open next month, some swimming events will be held in the Seine River. However, a recent water quality survey revealed that the levels of E. coli in the Seine River still exceed safety limits, posing potential health hazards to athletes. The contamination is believed to be related to heavy rain causing untreated sewage to flow into the river. This has raised concerns over whether the water quality in the Seine River will be safe for athletes during the Olympic events, with previous cancellations of test events due to water quality issues. The mayor of Paris and the French president had previously promised to swim in the Seine River to prove its safety before the Olympics. There are ongoing debates and uncertainties surrounding the safety of the water in the Seine River for the upcoming Olympic swimming events.
Source: YAHOO