The 2012 Olympics brought into the forefront a recurring problem related to pool maintenance. The problem of peeing in the pool. Professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte himself confessed to urinating in the pool before races and during warm ups. Similar stories have been confirmed by other swimmers as well. This problem which affects the best in the industry does not leave the smaller pools at home or the local area in peace either and hinders pool maintenance.
Often when you leave a pool all itchy or detect an odor which should not be, it means that the ph level of the water has been altered. This can be a result of excessive use of chemicals. Or, it can also be a result of the chloramines which are formed in the water. When one pees in the pool, one chiefly gives out salts, water and numerous body enzymes. Most of these substances are purified and done away with by the chemicals in the pools. The bacteria, which are formed as a result of this breaking down of these chemical substances leads to the chloramines formation. Over time these chloramines result in the bad odor and the itchy feeling. This in turn can become unhygienic, leading to bacterial infections in swimmers. Therefore, regular pool cleaning becomes imperative.
The pool maintenance becomes important as it is essential to readjust the ph level of the water in the pool. To keep the pool clean of pee the following things should be kept in mind.
- Wash yourself before entering the pool to reduce spreading bacteria from your body.
- Pee before entering the pool so that you do not urinate in the water.
- Have the children get out regularly for bathroom breaks.
- Pump the water regularly so that all the water can be purified.
- Use the proper chemicals.
- Keep the pool clean of debris.
- Clean up the pool immediately after parities to prevent the accumulation of unwanted dirt in your pools.
- Indulge in pool maintenance and pool cleaning at regular intervals.
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