How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean ...
Medical Xpress

After 'code brown,' how long before the pool is safe again? Water quality experts explain

Lifeguards also monitor pool water quality throughout the day, performing manual checks and keeping an eye on automatic measurements. On busy days, chlorine might be checked every three hours to ...
New York Post

Germ that causes watery diarrhea can survive chlorinated water for 10 days — what else is lurking in the pool

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer ...
Science Friday

That chlorine smell at the pool? It’s pee

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a dip in a cold pool. But you know who can ruin that for you? A scientist who studies pool chemistry. What chemical reactions are happening in that ...