TAMPA BAY, FL (WFLA) – The strong chlorine odor coming from a public or a backyard pool isn’t what we all probably think it is, according to the survey posted by the Water Quality and Health Council.

Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide range of industrial and domestic ...

WASHINGTON — If your eyes are red and burning after swimming this weekend in your neighborhood pool, it’s not because there’s too much chlorine in the water — it’s too much pee. Yes, that’s kind of ...

DETROIT (WWJ) - As Americans jump into another fun-filled summer of swimming, a new survey finds that most don't know the real reason why some pools have a strong chemical smell. A survey conducted on ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With the temperatures rising, many will go swimming in a pool to cool off–and if you own a pool, it’s important to ensure you are staying safe with what you put into it.

An April 26 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns about inappropriate behavior in swimming pools. “Urinating in a pool is dangerous for your heart? Urine and chlorine create dangerous ...

The recent chemical mishap at a Miami County swimming pool that sent 23 children to area hospitals is a common occurrence at water facilities across the U.S. that can be avoided with proper ...