Your Good Health Matters

A recent study out of the University of Illinois has linked disinfectant chemicals with diseases like asthma and bladder cancer. Researchers found that pool chemicals react with the organic matter in the water to create various toxic bonds that can lead to some serious health issues. All water sources have some organic matters that comes from decaying leaves and other dead life forms. In addition to these, pool waters contain sweat, hair, urine and sunscreens and lotions from swimmers. Drinking water is exposed to disinfectant once before reaching the public but pool water is exposed to a continuous stream of disinfectants that mix with other chemicals that can form dangerous chemical bonds. These bonds can cause birth defects, respiratory problems and cancer. This data suggests that brominating agents shouldn’t be used in recreational pools. As an alternative pools can be treated with a combination of chlorine and UV radiation.