Ohio Aquatic Council

Swimming pools have been the subject of much public attention in recent years. E. Coli O157 H7, Crytosporidia, Giardia and other organisms have been making the news as people become sick from the organisms after swimming. Swimming and bathing in swimming pools has become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, in addition to delivering fun, the water washes away dirt, oils, bacteria, perspiration, dead skin, and fecal material from our bodies. These contaminants can accumulate to dangerous levels in the absence of corrective measures.