Providing children with a safe environment in which to play is an important part of ensuring summertime fun. Children can drown in as little as one inch of water in a matter of seconds. Keep emergency phone numbers and equipment nearby. Change baby pool water regularly. Frequent use of baby pools can result in a build up of dirt and bacteria.
Water utilities use chlorine to remove germs from our household water supply.
By frequently changing baby pool water, you can maximize the protection that chlorine provides. When taking a break, completely empty the baby pool to protect against unintentional drowning. The eight members of the Board are experts in the fields of public health, toxicology, treatment, microbiology and other scientific disciplines, and consumer affairs. The Chlorine Chemistry Council, a business council of the American Chemistry Council, is comprised of manufacturers and users of chlorine and chlorine-based products, and other organizations with an interest in chlorine chemistry. Copyright 2001 Water Quality and Health Council.