chlorine dangers

Are Saltwater Pools Friendly To The Environment?

Saltwater swimming pools are the latest trend in the world of swimming pools. Rather than using good old fresh water, saltwater is added to make it feel like ocean water. It’s not the highly concentrated saltwater you find in the actual oceans. It’s about a tenth of the strength. Advocates of saltwater swimming pools actively promote them for their health benefits and their ability to make people relax and de-stress themselves. What’s the Issue? Promoters of green issues criticize chlorine ...[READ MORE]

The Health Risks Of Drinking Chlorinated Tap Water

Chlorine has been used as an effective disinfectant in drinking water supplies for nearly 100 years. Chlorine is considered necessary to destroy many of the bacteria in your drinking water. If it cleanses your water, then what is the problem? Health officials are concerned with the chlorinating by-products, also known as "chlorinated hydrocarbons" or trihalomethanes (THM's). Most THM's are formed in drinking water when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring substances such as decomposing plant ...[READ MORE]