Nothing refreshes like a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. Swimming pools provide fun, exercise and welcome relief from high temperatures. Spas and hot tubs are increasingly popular for the therapeutic relaxation they provide. But unless water disinfectant levels are properly managed, a dip in the pool or spa can result in illness, such as diarrhea, swimmers’ ear or skin rashes, including athlete’s foot.
Used properly, chlorine pool and spa disinfectants help keep our recreational waters safe by destroying the waterborne pathogens that can ruin our pool and spa experiences.
Resources and Links:
- Pool Treatment 101: Introduction to Pool Sanitizing
- Safety First! Do’s and Don’t’s for Pool and Spa Chemical Use
- Clean Water is Healthy Water
- Backyard Basics: Home Baby Pool Safety Tips
- Healthy Pools Mean Healthy Swimming – What you see, feel, smell and hear can help you recognize the difference between a healthy pool and a risky one. This site is a joint partnership of the Chlorine Chemistry Division of the American Chemistry Council with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Water Quality & Health Council, the National Consumers League and the Association of Spa and Pool Professionals.
