Tag: Water quality
Is the Seine River Ready for Olympic Swimming? Assessing Conditions and Possibilities
Taylor Spivey, a seasoned triathlete and Olympian, is gearing up to compete in the mixed relay team event at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Despite concerns about the water quality of the Seine...
Sewage Spill Impacts Beaches in Los Angeles: What You Need to Know
An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek near Venice and Dockweiler State beaches on Saturday, officials said, causing them to be shut down. A beach closure sign in Seal Beach, Calif.,...
Is the Seine River in Paris Clean Enough for Swimming at the Olympics?
Paris is gearing up to host the Olympics for the first time in a century. As temporary stadiums rise across the city, one important facility remains hidden - an underground tunnel and water tank...
Wastewater surveillance reveals pathogens in Detroit’s population, helping monitor and predict disease outbreaks since...
Wastewater surveillance has become a crucial tool in monitoring and predicting disease outbreaks in Detroit since 2017. This method gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, but researchers had been exploring its potential long...