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Byproducts in Swimming Pool Water.

Byproducts in Swimming Pool Water. Chlorine is widely used for disinfecting public swimming pool water. The disinfectant chlorine, protecting swimmers from pathogenic infection in swimming, may be responsible for some adverse effects on swimmers’ skin and health. In this study, […]

Haloacetic Acids in Swimming Pools.

Haloacetic Acids in Swimming Pools. For the first time, the exposure of swimmers and workers to haloacetic acids (HAAs) in indoor and outdoor pools was evaluated through the analysis of urine samples. The subjects of this study, 49 volunteers, were […]

Chlorinated Sunscreen Agents.

Chlorinated Sunscreen Agents Sunscreens are widely utilized due to the adverse effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on human health. The safety of their active ingredients as well as that of any modified versions generated during use is thus of concern. […]

Pesticides in Water Linked to Allergies.

Pesticides in Water Linked to Allergies As food allergies become increasingly common, a new study offers the first proof that they may be linked to pesticides found in tap water. Researchers at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology […]

Good Morning America Reports on Poisonous Pools.

Good Morning America Reports on Poisonous Pools. High levels of chlorine poses health risk for swimmers. Did you know that swimming in chlorine can cause cancer? Low testosterone? Miscarriages? Asthma? Learn more by watching this video on Good Morning America […]

Residents Worry About Chloramine’s Usage and Safety.

Residents Worry About Chloramine’s Usage and Safety By Dr. Mercola More than one in five Americans are drinking tap water that’s been treated with a derivative of chlorine known as chloramine. This disinfectant is formed by mixing chlorine with ammonia. […]

GA plant stops use of mercury, production of chlorine.

GA plant stops use of mercury, production of chlorine. (After 47 years of putting Mercury in Chlorine, did someone just realize that Mercury is bad for you?) Missouri-based Olin Corp. (NYSE: OLN) has completed its multi-year plan to phase out […]

FBI Chemical Weapons Awareness Campaign.

Pool, spa and hot tub professionals work with chemicals on a regular basis. Some of these chemicals may be of interest to people intent on creating destructive weapons. The FBI has prepared the following tips for The Association of Pool […]

Go Chemless Info About The Long Term Effects of Chlorine on Swimmers.

Go Chemless Info About Long Term Effects of Chlorine on Swimmers – Swimming pools are commonly chlorinated for sanitation purposes. Chlorine kills harmful microorganisms that can cause rashes, diarrhea and many other health problems. According to the American Chemistry Council, […]

Don’t Sacrifice Salon Hair for a Clean Pool; Go Chemless Instead!

Getting your hair done can cost a fortune, especially if you are a blonde. Also, while going for a swim on a hot summer day can be relaxing, it does tons of damage to your hair – and your bank […]