(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 30, 2013 ) Copenhagen, Denmark -- The latest study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have raised questions about the general safety of public swimming pools.
While public pools were once considered a public-service option to provide a fun and safe municipal location to help kids cool off, as well as give parents a place to entertain their children while they relaxed, lately there have been a slue of concerns regarding the public locales. First it was that parents needed to be attentive to make sure their children were not kidnap victims, then it was the general concern over skin exposure to the sun. Now, it seems that the water itself is a major concern for all those who enter the water.
The study that was released by the CDCP stated that 48% of all public pools contain the E. coli bacteria, which of course means that fecal bacteria is found at significant levels in the water.
The pools in the Indianapolis area are well aware of the issue.
"We have hourly testing by management staff of the water poolside," said Maureen Faul, a spokeswoman for Indy Parks. "We have weekly testing of water that we send out to an independent lab. We also work closely with the Marion County Health Department."
Chlorine, according to experts, do not kill the bacteria instantly, however it is still an important step to fighting the bacteria. The E. coli strains can become inactive as quickly as one minute when exposed to chlorinated water.
The health department provides signs that are designed to deter those who may be a risk of contaminating the water. First on the list, all who have had diarrhea in the last two weeks should avoid swimming in the pools.
"Make sure that their child takes frequent bathroom breaks. Make sure they shower their child before they use the pool," said Pam Thevenow, with the Marion County Health Department. "The goal here is to make sure we don't carry poop, pee, germs or sweat into a pool and make that an unsafe environment."
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While public pools were once considered a public-service option to provide a fun and safe municipal location to help kids cool off, as well as give parents a place to entertain their children while they relaxed, lately there have been a slue of concerns regarding the public locales. First it was that parents needed to be attentive to make sure their children were not kidnap victims, then it was the general concern over skin exposure to the sun. Now, it seems that the water itself is a major concern for all those who enter the water.
The study that was released by the CDCP stated that 48% of all public pools contain the E. coli bacteria, which of course means that fecal bacteria is found at significant levels in the water.
The pools in the Indianapolis area are well aware of the issue.
"We have hourly testing by management staff of the water poolside," said Maureen Faul, a spokeswoman for Indy Parks. "We have weekly testing of water that we send out to an independent lab. We also work closely with the Marion County Health Department."
Chlorine, according to experts, do not kill the bacteria instantly, however it is still an important step to fighting the bacteria. The E. coli strains can become inactive as quickly as one minute when exposed to chlorinated water.
The health department provides signs that are designed to deter those who may be a risk of contaminating the water. First on the list, all who have had diarrhea in the last two weeks should avoid swimming in the pools.
"Make sure that their child takes frequent bathroom breaks. Make sure they shower their child before they use the pool," said Pam Thevenow, with the Marion County Health Department. "The goal here is to make sure we don't carry poop, pee, germs or sweat into a pool and make that an unsafe environment."
About Sopra.de
Sopra (http://www.sopra.de) provides high-quality personal pool installation and maintenance to those who want the very best in in-ground pools. Find how just how Sopra can give you the elegance and quality you need with your pool today.
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4156676545
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