7 signs that your swimming pool is not safe enough.
You need to be careful before deciding to go into the swimming pool, because that crystal-clear blue water can bring unexpected dangers.
The pool manager didn't check the water:Pool water needs to be tested regularly to ensure that chemical levels do not exceed safe limits. Pool water should be tested twice a day. If chlorine levels in pool water are not controlled, microorganisms such as norovirus (which causes diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting) can affect the health of swimmers.
The pool water is cloudy:If the pool water is not clear and bright, never immerse yourself in it. This condition can be dangerous to swimmers' health. You should also pay attention to the pool drain covers to ensure safety when the pool water is being drained.
There is algae and seaweed in the swimming pool:Blue-green algae produce cyanobacteria and can thrive in poorly maintained swimming pools, especially those exposed to a lot of sunlight. The frothy, foul-smelling film floating on the water's surface has a striking green color, so be cautious before entering the pool.
There's a baby in the swimming pool:Young children who are not old enough to control their own hygiene can contaminate pool water with Giardia lamblia parasites found in their feces. Diaper leaks – a common occurrence in swimming pools – can also contaminate the entire pool. Accidental ingestion of pool water can lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
There are too many people in the swimming pool:Adding one more person means adding countless germs, bacteria, and viruses to the pool water. Too many people in the pool also distracts the lifeguards, making the pool less safe.
Pool ladders must not be removed when not in use.Pool ladders are essential for getting in and out of the pool; however, if no adults or lifeguards are present, pool ladders should be put away to prevent young children on the poolside from accessing the ladder and slipping into the pool.
There are no safety barriers around the swimming pool:All public swimming pools for children must have safety barriers or fences around them. These barriers should be between 0.6 and 1.2 meters high, enclosing the pool on all four sides to prevent young children from accessing the pool without adult supervision and lifeguards.
