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According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), your local pool might not be as clean as you think. A study they conducted in the U.S. between 1978 and 2004 revealed that there were approximately 30,000 recreational water illnesses (RWI) from various bodies of water, including lakes, pools, and spas, and they were steadily increasing.

Unfortunately, the swimming pools we love so much are a source of these RWIs. The number of bacteria and germs in the pool can lead to such illnesses, which are spread among the swimmers by ingesting, breathing, or coming in contact with tainted water. Swimmer’s ear, skin rashes, and even diarrhea are examples of these pool-related conditions.

In this blog, we’ll talk about important considerations before you dive into your swimming pool.


Risks to Your Health When You Swim in a Dirty Pool

Risks to Your Health When You Swim in a Dirty Pool

When using a public pool, you have to share it with different kids and adults. Ensuring your pool is safe and clean for swimming is more difficult when there are public pools nearby. 

Chlorine may be at the very top of your list of pool supplies, but it might not be sufficient to eradicate all the germs and bacteria present in your pool. Water-borne illnesses that could spread include:

  • E.coli – Escherichia coli is an important factor in illnesses linked to contaminated water, as it can enter the water when a person with diarrhea or a youngster wearing diapers uses it.
  • Hepatitis A – Regular pool maintenance is essential to protect against hepatitis A, cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever, hepatitis E, and other diseases. Swimming in a filthy pool increases the risk of developing serious ENT infections and itchy skin.
  • Giardia – Similar to crypto, this parasite can trigger nausea, bloating, persistent diarrhea that can last up to three weeks, and weight loss. Giardiasis signs and symptoms typically appear after a few weeks.
  • Salmonella – Salmonella is another bacterium that can be spread by unclean pool water, so it is important to use a pool vacuum to keep the pool clean and safe for swimming.
  • Cryptosporidium – Chlorine has little effect on crypto, but long-term exposure to tainted water can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever. Ten times the concentration of chlorine per liter of water is needed to get rid of crypto.


Keep Your Pool Clean with Help from the Experts

Owning a swimming pool is enjoyable, but maintaining one is very labor-intensive. You don’t have to devote a significant portion of your day to pool maintenance. However, you risk getting into problems if you ignore your pool for an extended length of time.

 Your swimming pool becomes a haven for bacteria, germs, and microbes when it isn’t properly maintained. If you don’t have the luxury of time to maintain your pool, you can hire the top pool service professionals in Las Vegas.

City Wide Pool Service is a small business that gives every client the individualized attention they deserve. Nevertheless, we are sizable enough to manage all of your routine maintenance, repair requirements, and emergency calls. 

Talk to us today to know more about our services. We look forward to hearing from you!

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