Yet, this method commonly yields red, irritated eyes, dry and brittle hair, swimmers ear, dry itchy skin, bleached out swimsuits, and the residual odor of the chlorine itself, not to mention the wear and tear on all pool equipment and the pool's surface.
Chlorine is a strong bleach and is dangerous.
Studies have linked it with cancer, and scientists have reported that chlorine is a leading cause of erosion of the Earth's ozone layer. A drive to ban chlorine has become one of the most significant environmental fights in decades. Not only are these health hazards associated with chlorine, its actual effectiveness has been questioned. Chlorine will not penetrate and kill large groups of bacteria, nor will it effectively kill viruses. Find out why the Clearwater Pool System is better for you and your pool.