Stop Peeing In The Pool. Chlorine Doesn't Work Like You Think

: By Vox channel

Thanks for visiting InnerSelf.com, where there are 20,000+ life-altering articles promoting "New Attitudes and New Possibilities." All articles are translated into 30+ languages. Subscribe to InnerSelf Magazine, published weekly, and Marie T Russell's Daily Inspiration. InnerSelf Magazine has been published since 1985.

break

{youtube}morwlxWUFb8{/youtube}

Pee-ple taking bathroom breaks in pools is not good.

Not everyone will readily admit to peeing in swimming pools, but it does happen.

An anonymous survey from 2012 found that 19 percent of adults admitted they had peed in a pool at least once. But when you use a pool as a giant toilet, that yellow trail contains some nasty bacteria and parasites.

And the amount of urine and other organic materials like sweat, lotion, and dirt can affect the efficacy of chlorine or any other disinfectant in a pool. In some cases, it can take as much as 10 days for chlorine to kill off parasites like Cryptosporidium, one of the biggest culprits of illness outbreaks.

But besides not swallowing the water when you go swimming, the solution is real simple.

Watch the video for the rest of the info...

Related Books:

at InnerSelf Market and Amazon

break

Thanks for visiting InnerSelf.com, where there are 20,000+ life-altering articles promoting "New Attitudes and New Possibilities." All articles are translated into 30+ languages. Subscribe to InnerSelf Magazine, published weekly, and Marie T Russell's Daily Inspiration. InnerSelf Magazine has been published since 1985.

Available Languages

follow InnerSelf on

InnerSelf Authors

a woman with an array of fresh vegetables in front of her and holding up an avocado

The Radical Act of Weaving Intuitive Eating and Intellect

Lisa Masé

In 1995, nutrition therapists Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole wrote one of the first books on the concept of intuitive eating. That book…

Exposing Online Privacy Tricks: How Websites Hide Data Sharing

Raymond A. Patterson, University of Calgary et al

Websites sometimes hide how widely they share our personal information, and can go to great lengths to pull the wool over our eyes.

Gauging Clean Tech Potential in Canada and the United States

Yrjo Koskinen, University of Calgary et al

Stock markets signal a growing gap between Canadian and American clean tech firms.

Midlife Health Secrets: Going Beyond the Waistline

Rob Newton, Edith Cowan University

Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why...

Breakfast and School Success: The Surprising Link Revealed

Andrew J. Martin, UNSW Sydney et al

Our research suggests eating an unhealthy breakfast could have a similar effect on your child’s school day as having nothing at all.

LATEST

The Radical Act of Weaving Intuitive Eating and Intellect

In 1995, nutrition therapists Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole wrote one of the first books on the concept of intuitive eating. That book…

Exposing Online Privacy Tricks: How Websites Hide Data Sharing

Websites sometimes hide how widely they share our personal information, and can go to great lengths to pull the wool over our eyes.

Gauging Clean Tech Potential in Canada and the United States

Stock markets signal a growing gap between Canadian and American clean tech firms.

Midlife Health Secrets: Going Beyond the Waistline

Good news: midlife health is about more than a waist measurement. Here’s why...

Breakfast and School Success: The Surprising Link Revealed

Our research suggests eating an unhealthy breakfast could have a similar effect on your child’s school day as having nothing at all.

MOST WATCHED

The Radical Act of Weaving Intuitive Eating and Intellect

Lisa Masé

In 1995, nutrition therapists Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole wrote one of the first books on the concept of intuitive eating. That book…

Wellness and Living Your Best Life Start at Home

Wellness - and Living Your Best Life - Starts at Home

Jeanne Collins

As an interior designer, I focused my process on first understanding how people felt in their homes, and how they wanted to function there…

Tackling the Microbial Minefield of Gym Hygiene

Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol

Gym hygiene guide: the dangerous bacteria that lurk in dirty fitness equipment and clothes...

young boy standing in the water at the edge of the waves rippling in

We’re at the Tip of the Subtle Energy Iceberg

Yury Kronn, Ph.D.

We cannot progress as a civilization, even as a species, without the understanding and knowledge of subtle energy. And, importantly, most…

Why the "Gentleman" Archetype Continues to Captivate in Modern Media

Jayden Greenwell-Barnden, The University of Western Australia

Netflix’s new drama shows we’re still drawn to the concept of ‘gentlemen’. Psychology explains why.

Are You under Digital Distress? 3 Ways Tech-Triggers May Affect Your Mental Health

In addition to rising mental health issues, there seems to be a general malaise across normally well individuals in society.

The Trust Issue with AI: Why You Shouldn't Trust AI Systems

AI chatbots are becoming more powerful, but how do you know if they’re working in your best interest?

Should You Take Melatonin To Help You Sleep?

The day-night regulation properties of melatonin and light make them the two key factors in the establishment of the internal sleep-wake clock, or what is called the “circadian cycle”.

Some Viruses and Microbes Lie In Wait 'Watching’ You

There’s more to virus biology than meets the eye. Take HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is a retrovirus that does not go directly on a killing spree when it enters a cell.

Nutrition for the Mind: Unraveling the Secrets of Brain-Boosting Foods

How food preferences are linked to cognition and brain health – and why a balanced diet is superior.

According To New Study Benefits Of Statins May Have Been Overstated

We asked two questions: is it best to lower LDL cholesterol (sometimes known as “bad” cholesterol) as much as possible to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or premature death? And, how...