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It is very unlikely for someone to experience chlorine poisoning by swimming, even in highly chlorinated pool water. Nonetheless, be sure to shower after swimming, because regular, chlorinated pool water can easily irritate skin and hair.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf your skin sloughs off and/or you are permanently blinded, the chlorine level was too high to swim. Seriously, anything over 6-7ppm is not good for you.
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∙ 14y agoGenerally it is 3ppm or under . Most recreational places Over Chlorinate as a precaution and is generally safe but can cause irritation of the skin eyes etc.
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∙ 9y ago1.0 and 3.0 parts per million
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Is it safe to go swimming in a pool when the ph is good but the chlorine isn't high enough yet?
It is safe. That just means that the chlorine is not actively killing bacteria. It would be unsafe if there was too much chlorine.
Is pool water chemistry safe for swimming if the water is clear?
Not necessarily. If pool water has recently been shocked, the chlorine level may be too high to swim even if the water is clear. Shocking can result in 10 ppm or more of chlorine. The EPA deems up to 4 ppm as safe. Swimming occasionally in a highly chlorinated pool may not be an issue for adults. But excessive chlorine has been known to trigger asthma attacks in children. Also, you should rinse or bathe immediately after swimming to avoid irritated skin from the excess chlorine. A general rule for applying all chemicals to a pool is to wait a minimum of 3 hours before swimming. That gives the chemicals time to dilute and be distributed evenly in the pool. The exception to that rule is high chlorine, which is described above.
How does chlorine help people?
Chlorine is a chemical that helps purify swimming pool water to make it safe for people who are in it.
Why is pH important for a swimming pool?
It's important because some people have allergic reactions to chlorine. Depending on the pH level they can, then determine if it's safe to enter the water.
Who has any information on how effective chlorine free swimming pools are?
No sanitizer? Not safe! Especially for females.
Can regular swimming cause hair fall due to chlorine..what are the safe levels for chlorine in pools?
You can check the pool chlorine levels with some litmus paper the levels need to be between 7.2 and 7.6 on the ph scale it would need a lot of chlorine for hair to fall out Safe levels are below 5ppm chlorine. You won't die if you swim in 10 ppm once or twice, but there could be harmful effects if you swim very regularly in high doses.
How long wait chlorine in pool?
I'm not sure what you mean. If your qeustion is how long do you have to wait to swim after adding chlorine, it really depends. If you're adding chlorine to bring the level up to 2.0 or 3.0ppm, then wait minimum 1 hour before swimming, and be sure the filter is on. If you're shocking the pool and bringing the level up to 10-12ppm, you need to wait until the pool reaches a safe level as stated above.
Is it safe to get in chlorine water with a relaxed hair?
No. Not at first, anyway. Do not go swimming immediately or soon after having your hair relaxed.
When is the best time to swim in the ocean high or low tide?
Simming at high tide is as safe as swimming at any other time. Whether the tide's in or out doesn't change the level of safety invovled.
What is a safe chlorine for swimming?
Someone/something changed the original question and that is probably why it has not been answered.Safe levels for chlorine are 1.5 ppm to about 5.0 ppm. of free chlorine. You should have a test kit that will give you free chlorine readings as opposed to just a chlorine residual. Free chlorine is what sanitizes the pool water. If you can smell a chlorine odor coming from your pool then you do not have enough chlorine in the water.K
Is it safe to swim in a swimming pool that doesn't have chlorine?
Totally. um, ever heard of unsanitary water. Someone could have just peed in the pool. Someone who recently had diahrea who is or was in the pool - lethal. Many, many other diseases to numerous to mention. Even if the water looks clear - you can't see germs. - it is not a safe practice!
Is it safe for animals to drink from a chlorine treated swimming pool?
My brother has a salt water pool which is a chlorine treated pool and his dog seems to prefer drinking out of the pool been doing it for years and is perfectly healthy.
