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While chlorinating your swimming pool can kill off a wide variety of dangerous germs, chlorine is not a perfect solution.

Occasional exposure to outdoor chlorinated swimming pools is generally safe, but frequent exposure poses its own health risks. People exposed to indoor chlorinated pools, people with pre-existing skin and respiratory conditions, and people who are sensitive to chlorine exposure can experience additional health issues.

Health Problems from Swimming in Chlorine

  • Competitive swimmers & babies who are exposed to chlorinated water may develop asthma
  • Long-term use of chlorinated pools may erode your dental enamel, leading to cavities
  • Body care products and human waste can combine with chlorine in swimming pools to create eye and lung irritants
  • Some people who are sensitive to chlorine may experience a mild burning sensation on their skin
  • Poorly ventilated indoor pools can cause short term breathing difficulty and has even hospitalized Olympic swimmers
  • Chlorinated pools release chloramine gas, which may cause severe lung injury in high concentrations

Alternatives to Chlorine Pools

  • Natural pools rely on a aquatic plants to act as natural filters to keep you water clean and clear.
  • Salt water pools organically produce tiny amounts of chlorine to keep your water clear.
  • Ionized pools use copper and silver ions to brake down bacteria and other contaminants.

Health Problems from Chlorine Gas Exposure

  • Irritated skin
  • Redness, blisters, and burning pain
  • Chest pain and difficulty breathing
  • Nausea, vomiting, and wheezing
  • Burning in nose, throat, and eyes

We Don’t Know All of the Risks

  • Researchers are still learning about the side effects of chlorine exposure
  • Long term exposure to chlorine pools and chlorinated drinking water may be linked to bladder cancer
  • Chlorine exposure from pools may increase a child’s risk of developing allergies

By: BayAreaPoolDemolition.com