Pool chemicals help protect swimmers from germs in the water, but the disinfectants themselves can be hazardous if used improperly, warns a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Swimming in indoor pools may result in respiratory effects and induce DNA damage that could lead to cancer , according to new research that examined the impact of byproducts of pool disinfection. But ...

Mass.gov) – Summer weather has finally arrived and many homeowners are getting their pools ready. State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey wants pool owners to take a moment to double check that pool ...

Swimming is terrific exercise, but people who regularly swim in indoor pools may be exposing themselves to some health risks from the chemicals used to disinfect pools, according to new research. The ...

As summer approaches and outdoor activities increase, it is essential to stay informed about the potential risks and safety reminders related to common seasonal concerns. The Texas Panhandle Poison ...

People love to complain about chlorine in pools—often as much as they enjoy plunging into the clean water. Chlorine-based compounds can dry out skin, turn eyes red, and produce the familiar and ...

Are you ready for some good clean fun in your backyard swimming pool? Stock up on new accessories and pool chemicals now with good deals being offered by Home Depot and Walmart. Whether you open your ...

Officials confirmed the situation was caused by "improperly mixed pool chemicals," sodium hypochlorite and sulfuric acid Sixteen people were sent to the hospital after being exposed to “improperly ...

Steuben County residents can recycle and dispose batteries and pool chemicals, at no charge, at the electronic waste collection points at the Bath Landfill and the Erwin, Hornell and Wayland Transfer ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A trash truck in Lancaster County was forced to dump its contents on the side of the road when a chemical reaction sparked a fire, authorities said Wednesday. The incident ...