Rain blamed as the Seine closes to swimmers (again)
However, designated swimming areas in the river were closed again on Sunday due to heavy rainfall, which raised concerns about water quality.
Paris City Hall confirmed that the river's water quality, including levels of faecal bacteria like E.coli, will be assessed daily.
Officials stated that swimming sites are likely to close if it rains, as wet weather compromises the water quality.
The historic reopening was facilitated by a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project, undertaken for the Paris Olympics, which significantly improved the river's water quality.
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