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How Germy Is the Public Pool? An Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in on Poop, Pee and Perspiration – and the Deceptive Smell of Chlorine
The CDC says a 2023 report found more than 200 pool outbreaks that affected over 3,600 people nationwide.
- Every summer, the CDC issues alerts about swimming-related illness outbreaks in public pools and water parks, which pose unique risks ranging from minor skin irritations to gastrointestinal infections.
- Strong chemical odors are a common myth signaling clean pools, but they actually indicate contamination when swimmers' bodily residues like sweat and urine interact with chlorine to form harmful byproducts.
- Between 2015 and 2019, a 2023 CDC report tracked over 200 pool-associated outbreaks affecting more than 3,600 people, including skin infections, respiratory issues, ear infections, and gastrointestinal distress.
- Cryptosporidium, a parasite causing watery diarrhea, survives in treated water for up to 10 days; swimmers should shower for at least one minute before swimming and avoid pools if experiencing diarrhea.
- Swimmers can enjoy water safely by following preventive measures: regular bathroom breaks, checking diapers hourly, drying ears thoroughly after swimming, and showering for one minute before entering the pool.
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INTELLINEWSHow clean is a public pool? Expert reveals what is really lurking beneath the surface
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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
·Washington, United States
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Every summer, news of elevated chlorine concentrations in swimming pools raises concerns, raising the issue of water quality in public and private swimming pools.
·Novi Beograd, Serbia
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