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The Paris Olympics’ $1.5 Billion Poop Problem

The Journal.

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Paris's Sewage Struggles and River Revival

This chapter explores the historical sewage challenges in Paris, focusing on the city's aging infrastructure that leads to wastewater discharge into the Seine. It highlights ambitious plans for a massive underground reservoir and innovative techniques aimed at restoring the river's cleanliness in preparation for the 2024 Olympics.

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