Even though there have been serious concerns about the water quality at the Rio Olympics, the British rowing team finds the water acceptable for competition. While dangerous bacteria were found in earlier tests, apparently the water is cleaner now. In particular, team member Pete Reed noted that the level of care over water safety was the greatest he had ever seen at a competition.

Key Takeaways:

• Britain’s rowing performance director said he was satisfied with the water quality at Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, where rowing events will take place at this year’s Rio Olympics.
• Reuters reported in June that scientists found dangerous drug-resistant “super bacteria” off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming races and in the lagoon.
• Pete Reed, a member of Britain’s men’s eight crew, said the level of care over water safety was beyond anything he has seen before.

“Pete Reed, a member of Britain’s men’s eight crew, said the level of care over water safety was beyond anything he has seen before.”

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