Bathers hospitalized for chlorine leak in pool

In recent years, various studies have shown that a high chlorine content in swimming pools can lead to health problems for the bathers. Now more than 30 bathers in the UK had to be hospitalized because of a chlorine supply problem in the pool.

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Bathers with breathing problems to the hospital
After a problem with chlorine supply in the swimming pool, more than 30 guests of a British camping resort have been hospitalized, the news agency dpa reports. Police and emergency services reported that they had been summoned to the Wild Duck Holiday Park for a "chemical leak." According to the information, the fun area of ​​the resort was vacated. Although numerous bathers had respiratory problems, but no one was in critical condition. It turned out that it had been a chlorine leak. According to the operator of the plant, a total of 33 people were taken to hospitals.

Health risks due to chlorinated baths
Although chlorine has long been used in many places both in the bath and in drinking water to reduce the risk of infection. But in recent years, various studies have shown that the use of chlorinated swimming pools can pose a health hazard. For example, according to scientists, there is a risk of asthma and respiratory allergies. A few years ago, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) had warned that infants under the age of two would no longer be allowed to baby-swim in chlorinated baths if family members were suffering from asthma or hay fever. High concentrations of the reaction products in the pool air could potentially increase the risk of children developing asthma. In the meantime you can find swimming pools in many cities that use chlorine instead of salt water electrolysis systems for water maintenance. (Ad)