Clean rivers, thriving cities
Swimmable Rivers is a citizen initiative stemming from the Amsterdam City Swim (ACS), which gathers knowledge, brings together expertise, and inspires with the aim of making rivers swimmable.
Swimmable Rivers is a citizen initiative stemming from the Amsterdam City Swim (ACS), which gathers knowledge, brings together expertise, and inspires with the aim of making rivers swimmable.
Drivers to success
Learn about the pillars that drives swimmability success.
Improved perception
Positive public perception of urban water, triggered by for example (sports) events, accelerates the use of urban water for swimming.
EU water policies
European water policies create a framework for mandatory water quality improvement.
Public Commitment
Public advocating for liveable waterfronts and improved water quality leads to effective change.
Reducing CSO discharge
Decreased combined sewer overflow discharge greatly reduces water pollution and enables safe swimming
Swimmable cities
Our mission is to enhance the water quality of city rivers worldwide.
