Most US public swimming pools are unsafe.

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that almost 80% of the country's public basins do not meet sanitary standards and are dangerous to visitors.

The center's data is based on analyzes taken at public swimming pools in the states of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and New York - a total of about 49 thousand public institutions.

California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and New York. The basins in these states make up 39,6% of the basins throughout the country.

Experts believe that young children who do not know how to go to the toilet in the right place are likely to pollute the water. However, they swallow it the most. These two facts can cause an outbreak of intestinal diseases.

The main violations of the specialists of the center include:

• low pH -15%
• lack of safety equipment - 13%
• lack of disinfectants - 12%

Of the three violations listed above, the pH level is very important. It turns out that it determines how actively the disinfectant fights against germs.

Do not forget that in many respects the cleanliness of the pools depends on us. It is necessary to refrain from going to the pool if you have indigestion or diarrhea. Parents should change diapers for children before entering the pool. They can not be changed near water. For this there is a bathroom or other places.

Before swimming, swimmers should check whether the water in the pool is clean and clear.

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