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Why Peeing in the Pool Isn't Cool
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One in five of your friends will urinate in your pool this summer, according to a new survey of Americans, conducted by the Water Quality and Health Council.
And if that’s not enough reason to stick to your deck during pool parties, know that about one-third say they don't shower before entering someone else’s pool. And 63 percent were unaware of illnesses associated with swallowing, breathing or having contact with contaminated pool water.
Unclean water can actually lead to RWI, or recreational water illnesses like diarrhea, respiratory illness, and ear and skin infections.
According to the CDC, these illnesses are on the rise. Between 2005 and 2006, 78 outbreaks of RWI were reported in 31 states—the largest number of outbreaks ever in a two-year period.
Close to 4,500 people were affected. To check if a public pool is properly chlorinated, you can use a store-bought test kit or just trust your senses. A smelly pool is a dirty pool. Other signs: cloudy, off-blue water and floor tiles that feel rough on your feet.
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David Schipper – David began writing for CorePerformance.com in 2008, after spending six years at Men's Health magazine digging up the newest scientific research in health, weight loss, nutrition, muscle and cardiovascular fitness.
