Category: Health
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Lifeguard Lung: The Hidden Danger for Indoor Swimming Pools
Chlorine use in indoor swimming pools has not improved in the 20 years since the study was published. There have been many more articles since this one confirming that it is chloramines that cause the symptoms.
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Can Pool Disinfection By-products Raise Your Risk of Cancer?
According to multiple cancer studies, swimming in chlorinated pools with disinfection by-products (DBPs) may increase your risk of developing various types of cancer; however, this does not mean that people should stop swimming altogether. In an interview with NBC News, Manolis Kogevinas, an epidemiologist at the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona said,…
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Goodson Recreation Center Upgrades Pool Water and Air Quality with New and Improved Water Treatment System
Clear Comfort’s Sustainable AOP Pool Technology Helps Colorado Recreation Center Offer a Healthier Swimming Environment type=”video/mp4″ / Centennial, Colorado – August 21, 2019 – South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center furthered its commitment to improving patron experience by lowering pool chemical use with Clear Comfort’s Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) pool and spa disinfection system. By incorporating…
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The Ultimate Pool Chlorine Alternative Comparison: AOP, Saltwater, Ozone & More
When it comes to pool sanitation, chlorine has always been one of the most popular choices. It’s cheap, it’s readily available, and it’s a powerful sanitizer, oxidizer and algae deterrent. However, many people who swim in chlorine pools complain about the strong smell, burning eyes and allergic reactions that chlorine causes. Fortunately, there are a…
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Vacation Safety Tips for the Whole Family
Summers are the best times for vacations and excitement for the whole family. Whether you’re heading to the Rocky Mountains for some RNR or to the sandy Florida beaches for a tropical escape, you want to make sure the entire family has a great time while also staying safe. In our family, we like to…
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Swimming Pool Chemical Testing: Methods and Techniques
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Checking pool and spa chemical levels is an important practice that pool owners and operators often overlook. Swimming pool chemical testing is critical because it validates water quality and determines the necessary dosages for correcting water chemistry issues. If your water chemistry is out of balance, you can end up with corrosive or scale-forming conditions that…
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4 Pool Upgrades to Make This Summer
The official First Day of Summer is Jun 21, and the transitional spring weather won’t be around for much longer. Spring brings a range of different temperatures and conditions that can have an impact on your outdoor pool usability and maintenance. In some areas of the country, colder spring months can afford pool owners an…
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Swimming Pool Safety: Drowning Prevention & Chemical Safety
Now that Memorial Day has passed marking the unofficial start of summer, it’s a good time to think about swimming pool safety. When it comes to swimming, ensuring health and safety should always be a top priority. Drowning Prevention Drowning prevention should always be the first and foremost consideration every time we spend time around…
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How Pool Disinfection Byproducts Affect Asthma and Allergies
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which means it is the perfect time to think about how the air quality at your indoor pool facility affects swimmers and staff. Can Swimming Pools Cause Asthma and Allergies? According to the AAFA, more than 60 million…