Banned for a century because of filthy water, bathing is to resume in parts of the river.
  • @InverseParallax
    2•1 year ago

    I mean, really?

    I know it’s gotten better but last time I saw it I wouldn’t touch it with an enemy’s dick.

    • @[email protected]
      2•1 year ago

      From the article, it seems like the largest problem was dumping of wastewater overflow that was beyond processing plants’ capacities. As part of this push to clean up the Seine (as part of a PR for the upcoming Olympics), they’ve built a large reservoir to temporarily store waste water overflow until things level off and the treatment plants can treat the water normally.

      It sounds like a great step forwards in infrastructural improvements that will make a huge difference to the ongoing cleanliness of the water. I share many of your feelings, having seen the Seine myself a few years ago, but this article genuinely makes me feel hopeful

      • @InverseParallax
        1•1 year ago

        I wish them the best of luck, it was a beautiful river before industrial and other waste destroyed it.

  • Flying Squid
    1•1 year ago

    Trying to take care of that aging population before they have to pay pensions, huh?