Exposing the truth is easily tricked into swimming pool water

In the summer, swimming pools are one of the destinations that many people choose. However, there are facts that are easily fooled in the pool water that not everyone knows.

Swimming pool water is not "green" as it looks

The pool water with the naked eye looks almost always green. But actually, swimming pool water is not "clean" as it is seen and can affect health. In addition to having "no less" pee in the pool. Not only that, some people go swimming when they are suffering from diarrhea and dermatology . Pollution can happen when bacteria follow the feces. Just 10 grams of waste can spread all kinds of bacteria throughout the pool.

The cleaning agents cannot completely eliminate bacteria

Chemicals that remove most germs for a few minutes, but some bacteria like Cryptosporidium, or "Crypto" can live in the pool water for several days, and it is enough time to cause illness others. Some people do not bathe before going to the pool and thus increase the amount of bacteria in the water.

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Swimming pool water is not "clean" as it is seen and can affect health.

Swimming pools cannot replace bathing

Some people think that swimming in the pool can replace the bathing process and consider it like a public bath. However, the fact that the pool can cool but with bacteria and water pollution, bathing in it is not a good idea. Take a shower before swimming and after swimming, bathe again to ensure personal hygiene and limit the risk of certain skin-borne diseases.

Many people suffer from pinkeye and skin irritation when swimming

You think that when swimming, pinkeye is caused by too much chlorine in the water but in most cases it is caused by contaminated water. When you go swimming the eyes or nose, throat irritation is the result of body fluids in the water including urine, feces and sweat.

Swimming pool "strong smell of bleach" is due to chemicals

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Not the water has the "chemical odor" that the water has been cleaned.

When pool cleaning chemicals (Chlorine) combine with these agents create a stimulating compound called chloramines that is produced and creates a chemical odor. The thicker the smell, the higher the chloramines content, which means that chlorine in the swimming pool has been released and there is not enough content to kill the germs. So not the country has the "chemical smell" that the water has been cleaned.

How to protect yourself when going to the pool in the summer

To protect yourself and those around you when you go swimming in the summer, follow these tips:

  1. Never go swimming if you have diarrhea, dermatology, and menstrual periods and always take a bath before entering the pool.Do not go to the toilet in the pool.
  2. Do not drink water in the pool, if you drink, rinse your mouth with clean water.Full glass and swimming caps should be prepared before going to the pool.And finally bathe carefully after swimming.