There are various dangers of drinking swimming pool water for health. Bacteria, viruses, and chemicals that mix in swimming pool water can cause health problems, such as eye and skin irritation, diarrhea, and even asthma.
When swimming, some of you may have accidentally swallowed swimming pool water. In fact, some have even urinated in the pool. According to research, both of these things can be harmful to health.
Dangers of Urinating in the Swimming Pool
Swimming pool water generally contains chlorine or chlorine which functions to eradicate germs in the water, as well as purify swimming pool water. now, it becomes dangerous if chlorine mixes with urine.
According to a study, the combination of urine and chlorine in swimming pools will form chemicals cyanogen chloride (CNCI) and trichloramine (NCI3). Exposure to these two toxic substances can cause respiratory diseases, and one of the most common is asthma.
Exposure to CNCI can impair the body's ability to use oxygen, damage the respiratory system, central nervous system (brain), and cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels). In addition, exposure to CNCI can also cause skin irritation and red eyes.
One more thing you also need to know is that when chlorine is mixed with urine, the efficacy of chlorine as a germicide will decrease. This makes swimming pool water susceptible to bacterial contamination.
Dangers of Drinking Pool Water
Although clear, pool water is not necessarily clean. In swimming pool water, there may be harmful germs and viruses, such as: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli, Giardia, Shigella, as well as norovirus. These germs can cause digestive tract infections that cause diarrhea.
If you accidentally swallow swimming pool water, throw it back up immediately. In addition, there are several ways that can be done to minimize the risk of swimming pool water hazards, namely:
- Take a shower with soap before entering the pool.
- Do not swim if you have diarrhea or if you have open sores on your skin.
- Check if the slide in the pool is slimy or sticky.
- Take your child to the toilet from time to time and check their diaper. If you need to change a diaper, change it in the bathroom, not by the pool.
- Wash the child's body (especially the buttocks) with soap and water, after he has urinated, defecated, or changed diapers, before entering the pool water.
Given the danger to health, anyone needs to practice good hygiene while swimming in the pool. Try not to drink the pool water, and never urinate in the pool. If you experience health problems after swimming, immediately see a doctor.
