How to Lower Combined Chlorine for a More Comfortable & Healthier Swimming Environment
Your aquatic facility is open for summer, and while you’re checking off your to-do list to welcome swimmers back, do you have a plan for inevitable combined chlorine in the pool water? If you want to offer guests a comfortable, healthy and safe swimming experience, getting control over your swimming pools combined chlorine is critical.Why You Want to Lower Combined Chlorine
The less combined chlorine in your pool water, the better your air and water quality will be. Whether it's in the air or water, exposure to high combined chlorine levels from your pool water can lead to an uncomfortable swimming experience and health issues down the line. For your swimmers and staff, combined chlorine can lead to:- Dry, itchy or irritated skin and rashes
- Burning red eyes
- Brittle hair
- Damaged bathing suits
- “Pool” chemical odor
- Respiratory health issues
- “Chlorine Cough,” or a persistent cough
- Allergies
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Lifeguard Lung