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 Swimming pools - What it all means to you and the environment Pool Chemicals are nasty stuff and a recent study drew a possible link between chlorinated pools and asthma in children. Posted by Staff on March 12, 2009 9:11 pm
For example, the chemicals used to kill bacteria and other microbes in swimming pools release chlorine, a toxic gas. Breathing in small amounts of chlorine over a short time can irritate the respiratory system, especially if it hasn't been diluted in water. Draining pools and discharging backwash can threaten nearby waterways if it isn't done safely. Heating your swimming pool, and lighting the area around it, increases the use of energy and might use up non-renewable resources. Simple Tips Avoid adding chlorine for a full week before emptying the pool. A solar pool cover can reduce chemical use by up to 50%.Some alternatives to chlorine include: copper ionization and oxygen systems, ultraviolet (UV) sanitization systems. Salt water pools are becoming an increasingly used alternative: See Below: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/renovating/trend-watch-saltwater-pools/a/943
March 15, 2009 10:46 pm
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Swimming pools provide fun recreational exercise, but there are associated hazards
that can harm our health and environment.
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