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2. Shock chlorination - Wikipedia

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   Shock chlorination is a process used in many swimming pools, water wells, springs, and other water sources to reduce the bacterial and algal residue in the water. Shock chlorination is performed by mixing a large amount of sodium hypochlorite, which can be in the form of a powder or a liquid such as chlorine bleach, into the water.

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. Water chlorination - Wikipedia

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   As an alternative to shock chlorination, some swimming pools are chlorinated by use of a chlorine-generating filter that electrolyzes common salt. Pools chlorinated by this method generally have lower levels of chlorine than directly chlorinated pools. Such pools are called saltwater pools. [citation needed]

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

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   Those red eyes you get from swimming aren't caused by chlorine, according to an official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. %shareLinks-quote="Chlorine binds with all the things ...

6. Does chlorine kill coronavirus? - AOL

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   The CDC recommends maintaining a free chlorine concentration of at least 1 part per million in swimming pools, and at least 3 ppm in hot tubs. Pools should also strive for a pH of 7.2 to 7.8 ...

7. Disinfection by-product - Wikipedia

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   In addition, trichloramine has been detected in the air above swimming pools, [6] and it is suspected in the increased asthma observed in elite swimmers. Trichloramine is formed by the reaction of urea (from urine and sweat) with chlorine and gives the indoor swimming pool its distinctive odor.