Pool Bacteria

September 16th, 2011 | Author: | Health, Fitness, & Medicine

In the warmer months in the year, many people turn to local or private pools for refreshment from the heat.  Pools can be great assets when you live in a very warm location, but they can also harbor dangerous bacteria that could injure you or your loved ones.  Many local pools are inadequately maintained or are unclean, which can lead to the development of bacteria and dangerous substances.  Although chlorine is supposed to kill these dangerous substances, it is not always used as it should be, and this negligence could lead to infection or injury.

Swimmers are not only subject to bacteria, but also whatever they and other swimmers have on their bodies.  Swimming pools are shared community spaces, so any person who has mucus, sweat, blood, or dirt on their bodies transfer those substances into swimming pools.  Also, when people wear sunscreens or cosmetics, they can bring that into the pool as well.  If pools are not properly cleaned, either by a homeowner or the operators of a public pool, there can be dangerous side effects, such as:

  • eye infections
  • ear infections
  • stomach disturbances
  • blood infections
Some of the most common kinds of bacteria that are found in pools include e. coli and giardia, which can be extremely hazardous for your health and the health of your loved ones.
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Properly maintaining and cleaning your pool is extremely important to help ensure your safety and that of your family and guests, but the responsibility can be difficult to uphold.  If you or someone you know needs professional and reliable pool cleaning service, contact the Austin pool cleaning experts of Pool Pros of Austin by calling 512-569-4763.


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