6 Swimming and Pool Safety Facts and Myths
Drowning statistics are sobering, and both pools and beaches present hazards that go beyond swimming safety. Here are some simple smart tips for staying safe. By Dan Shapley
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Swimming Pool Chemicals Can be Hazardous
Fact: Poison Control Centers receive as many as 10,000 reports of exposure to chlorine in pool chemicals annually, with two in every five cases involving children under the age of six, according to the CDC. Another 4,000 cases are reported for respiratory and eye irritation, usually from improper storing, mixing or using of pool chemicals.
What You Can Do:
> Store pool chemicals separately, in a dry place away from heat or direct sunlight.
> Never mix chemicals. Particularly with chlorine-based products, any mixture with an acid can release deadly chlorine gas.
> Consider a natural swimming pool, which manages disinfection without the use of harsh chemicals.
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