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By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming

Healthy Pools Means Healthy Swimming

Tuesday September 22, 2009
Are you swimming in a healthy pool? Healthypools.org has good advice on making sure the water you swim in is OK form a health point-of-view. Use your senses
  • Sight - Does the water look clean, clear, and blue?
  • Touch - Do the pool's wall surfaces feel smooth and clean?
  • Smell - Are there any strong, unpleasant odors?
  • Sound - Do you hear the pool pumps and/or filters running?

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