River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

Jul 05, 2025
BBC News
River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban
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River Seine Reopens to Swimmers in Paris After Century-Long Ban

The River Seine in Paris is set to reopen to swimmers after a century-long ban aiming to improve water quality and facilitate recreational activities like swimming and boating.

What's Next?

The initiative is part of a larger urban planning project to make the river more accessible and environmentally sustainable, including efforts to reduce pollution and enhance waste management solutions.

Background

The River Seine has been subject to pollution challenges and water quality issues for decades. The water cleanup efforts began in the 1970s, aiming to reduce industrial waste and improve wastewater treatment, leading to the gradual restoration of aquatic ecosystems and increased biodiversity.

Original source: BBC News