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2. Salt water chlorination - Wikipedia

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   The presence of chlorine in traditional swimming pools can be described as a combination of free available chlorine (FAC) and combined available chlorine (CAC). [1] While FAC is composed of the free chlorine that is available for disinfecting the water, the CAC includes chloramines, which are formed by the reaction of FAC with amines (introduced into the pool by human perspiration, saliva ...

3. Swimming pool sanitation - Wikipedia

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   When any of these pool chemicals are used, it is very important to keep the pH of the pool in the range 7.2 to 7.8 – according to the Langelier Saturation Index, or 7.8 to 8.2 – according to the Hamilton Index; higher pH drastically reduces the sanitizing power of the chlorine due to reduced oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), while lower ...

4. Monochloramine - Wikipedia

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   Chloramines are responsible for the distinctive "chlorine" smell of swimming pools, which is often misattributed to elemental chlorine by the public. [9] [10] Some pool test kits designed for use by homeowners do not distinguish free chlorine and chloramines, which can be misleading and lead to non-optimal levels of chloramines in the pool ...

5. CDC confirms red eyes at the pool are caused by urine, not ...

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   The chlorine isn't what causes the irritation in your lungs; it's pee. There's actually been an increase in disease outbreaks from public swimming pools, according to Beach, thanks in large part ...

6. Water chlorination - Wikipedia

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   A dechlorinator is a chemical additive that removes chlorine or chloramine from water. Where tap water is chlorinated, it should be dechlorinated before use in an aquarium, since chlorine can harm aquatic life in the same way it kills micro-organisms. Chlorine will kill fish [20] and cause damage to an aquarium's biological filter. [21]

7. Does chlorine kill coronavirus? - AOL

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   You can even test the chlorine and pH levels yourself before you get in. Pool test strips are available at most hardware and pool supply stores, or for free from the Water Quality and Health ...