Paris Olympic/Paralympic Games: Would you swim in the Seine River?

Members of the media may directly contact:


Alexandre Poulain (English & French)

Full Professor, Department of Biology and Vice-Dean of Research, Faculty of Science

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Professor Poulain is an environmental microbiologist and geochemist who can discuss topics related to environmental health and water pollution.

"Paris's ambitious €1.4 billion project to clean the Seine River aims to make it swimmable for the 2024 Olympic Games, a century after the first ban was established. This project seeks to leave a sustainable legacy for citizens and tourists to safely enjoy this precious aquatic resource, but it will require long-term commitments from multiple stakeholders."