Pool season isn't complete without the scent of chlorine in the air. But does smelling the chemical mean the pool is overchlorinated? And if so, what happens if you're overexposed to the disinfectant?

When chlorine is added to pool water as chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite, or solid calcium hypochlorite, it dissolves and forms two compounds through a chemical reaction: hypochlorous acid and ...

A new microchip that enables continuous monitoring of pH and chlorine levels in swimming pools will vastly improve water safety as new research shows it can deliver consistent and accurate pool ...

People love to complain about chlorine in pools—often as much as they enjoy plunging into the clean water. Chlorine-based compounds can dry out skin, turn eyes red, and produce the familiar and ...

Swimming is known as a great exercise for the full body but it also helps to rejuvenate the mind. But sometimes, swimming in public pools can take a toll on not only hair but it can affect skin also.

Gentler saltwater pools are becoming the norm and not the exception. Here's what you need to know about converting a pool. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

SINGAPORE: In 2019, there were more than 6.5 million visits to Singapore’s public swimming pools. In today’s post-COVID-19 world, the visitor figures are about 60 per cent of monthly capacity. Some ...

Many pool owners believe that adding more chlorine ensures cleaner water. However, experts warn that excessive chlorine can irritate skin and eyes, damage filtration systems, and lead to the buildup ...