When can my baby go in a pool? from Baby Center Even pools that look pristine can harbor dangers for infants. Pools can easily be contaminated with bacteria that cause diarrhea, which can be very dangerous for a young infant....
CDC: Poop in pools is more common than previously thought From Examiner.com CDC: Poop in pools; A new report from investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals that poop in pools is more common than previously...
Poop In The Water: CDC Finds Fecal Matter In Public Swimming Pools A new CDC report suggests that more than half of public swimming pools in the US are contaminated with human waste. From Medical Daily Public pools may need...
How to keep the kids safe from nasties in the pool this summer from The Therapy Book The school summer holidays are nearly here, and many of us will be taking the children for days out at the local swimming...
Xenobiotic Danger in Recreational Water By Robert Lowry, Aqua Magazine What in the world is a "xenobiotic," and why should I be worried about it? No, it isn't some new kind of disease, bacteria, parasite or organism. It is a...
Understanding Water Balance from Poolgear.com H2Oh! - Understanding the chemical composition of a healthy swimming pool Just imagine – your drinking water may not be good enough to swim in. After all, tap water often has high levels of minerals...
Biofilm, a new perspective on the behavior of bacteria Thoughts on the Moon Landing and Biofilm July 17th, 2009, by cwsnaturally.com Where were you when the first human foot made an imprint on the moon 40 years ago? I was...
To some people chlorine is the devil, its the worst. Maybe they saw an episode of 20/20 that said "Chlorine, The Silent Cleanser." Well it's not as bad as you may think, in fact its the best thing for you and we are here to clear all charges against chlorine.
Myth: Chlorine Burns Your Eyes When You Open them Underwater
Fact: Low pH burns your eyes when you open them underwater. A pool that has low pH means that the water is acidic. When water is acidic, its like putting your tongue on a battery (though not as harsh) but if you expose your eyes to it then yes, it's gonna burn. You could have a chlorine reading of 10 ppm (Parts Per Million) and as long as your pH is ok, then your eyes will be ok.
Myth: Chlorine can do long term damage on my filter system
Fact: No it can't, but low pH can corrode metal and high pH can leave a hard deposit. We can simply say that most problems that are associated with chlorine are really the fault of chlorine. The only thing bad about chlorine is that you can't eat it, or can you?
Pool Treatment 101: Introduction To Chlorine Sanitizing Mastering the knack of maintaining a healthy pool is not difficult with the right information and a little diligence. The proper use of chlorine is a key step to keep your pool healthy....
You may recall from science class that algae are one-celled plants. There are more than 20,000 species. Yuck! Algae that grows in swimming pools and spas, can be green, brown, yellow, black or pinkish. Most often they're a slimy substances...