Results for "disinfection byproducts"

I got stuck with 200 pounds of nasty used pool filter sand that the previous owner left behind when I moved in. Been in my filter for 3 years. Wondering if I can dump this in my vegetable garden or if the chlorine and other pool chemicals make it unsafe for plants. Anyone know if there's a way to clean it first or should I just toss it?…more

It turned out our neighborhood pool uses chlorine and other heavy chemicals, and with my kids swimming there almost daily, I'm seriously worried about potential health risks. They spend hours in the water during summer, and I can't shake this anxiety about whether the chlorine and other chemicals are harmful to their health long-term.

What's the real cancer risk from swimming in chlorinated pools? Are there specific chemicals I should be more concerned about, or ways to make sure the pool is safer for my kids? I want them to enjoy swimming but not at the expense of their health.…more