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The Olympic games are just days away, and the waters of Rio de Janeiro are not ready, not by any means. The waters are filled with loads of bacteria, sewage (from human waste) and viruses as well. This is a study that lasted for a total of 16 months was conducted. This means that the participants are now risking getting ill when participating in any water related activities. This is not just a warning that is for the Olympics, but also any tourists as well. The levels have reached a point of being dangerously elevated.

The results show that ingesting even just 3 teaspoons of this water can cause you to be infected. This can result in respiratory problems, stomach issues, and other problems including heart and brain issues. This is a problem as it has turned up in 90 % of the water test locations are infected. The athletes will be taking precautions but the concern is for close to 500 thousand visitors that will be expected to come to Rio to watch the Olympics.

So they are advising all visitors to keep their heads above the water to keep them from ingesting any of the water. The sand may also pose a threat to visitors as they have been tested to contain some of the same viruses and problems. The studies show concern for the health of young children and infants.

The highest contaminants are the areas around the lagoon for Rodrigo de Freitas. This is also where the rowing competition will take place. The other location causing concern is the Gloria Marina that is the point too starts for the races for sailing. So if you plan to visit during the event be careful going in the water.