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I used to be a lifeguard – here's why you should never skip this essential pool maintenance task if you want to keep your family safe

When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...
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Experts urge Arkansans to test pool water for potential harmful bacteria | Here's why

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the weather starts to heat up and more families get outside to enjoy the sunshine, many have been left wondering if there are any precautions they should take to keep their ...
New York Post

Germ that causes watery diarrhea can survive chlorinated water for 10 days — what else is lurking in the pool

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for ...