Swimming has been banned in the Rhône and Arve rivers after a major sewerage discharge from a treatment plant in Annemasse.
The advice also extends to pets – dogs should not swim in the waters either.
A statement from canton Geneva says bacterial contamination is very high. Measurements were taken at the Etrembières bridge in France.
A similar problem also led to a ban of water activities in July.
The canton says there’s no risk to drinking water.
Switzerland is the most competitive country in the world
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Community shocked by sudden death
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SVP local chair quits after racial abuse
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Too much lottery money!
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Strip and get active
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Pro-Israel march called off
A “Silent March” against anti-Semitism and in support of Israel planned for today in Geneva has been called off.
