Chloramines: Understanding “Pool Smell” - Chemical Safety Facts
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A whiff of pool water—often described as the smell of chlorine—can stir happy thoughts of summer. However, if strong enough, “pool smell” can signify a source of irritation to the eyes, lungs and skin of swimmers.
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This Is What A Clean, Healthy Pool Should Actually Smell Like
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Out with the Pool Odor: A Tale of Impactful Improvements, Operations, Parks and Recreation Magazine
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Why you should never smell chlorine in your pool
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Do You Smell Chlorine? - Executive Blue Pools
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ORAIPL Swimming Pool
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Healthy and Safe Swimming Year-Round, Healthy Swimming, Healthy Water
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7 Pool Maintenance Pointers Every Pool Owner Should Know
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Pool have a 'chlorine smell'? Don't swim in it
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Pool Chemistry: Chlorine - Pools wiki
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CDC Warns That If A Pool Smells Like Strong Chlorine It Might Have Lots Of Pee, Poop, Sweat In It
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Why Do Pools Smell Like Chlorine Causes Of Chlorine Smell In Pool