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Swimming Pools and Chlorine
Thanks for clarifying that “salt water pools” are still disinfected with chlorine. Regardless of how it gets there, chlorine is essential for protecting against germs that can make swimmers sick. It was also helpful to point out that the irritating smell from poorly maintained pools is actually caused by chloramines. However, I am not aware of any documented basis for the comment that chlorine generators “get rid of chloramines.” Maintaining proper chlorine levels is important. But the best way to control chloramines is to keep contaminants out of the pool in the first place. Swimmers can help by showering first and (do I really need to say this?) never peeing in the pool. Also, chlorine doesn’t turn your hair green— that’s actually caused by copper, which is sometimes used to prevent algae growth. Best, Jeff Jeff Sloan American Chemistry Council— April 8, 2010 11:27 a.m.