CDC issues safety reminder about what you shouldn t be doing in the pool Share Updated: 5:32 PM CDT Jul 7, 2021 Korin Miller Share Updated: 5:32 PM CDT Jul 7, 2021
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The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 5:32 PM CDT Jul 7, 2021 Korin Miller Planning to spend the summer swimming? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a small request: Don’t pee in the pool.The CDC recently shared a social media post warning against the common practice. Pee in the toilet, not in the pool! the message says. When pee and chlorine mix in the pool, there is less chlorine available to kill germs. The CDC also warns that pee mixed with chlorine creates chemicals that can make your eyes red and itchy. Plenty of commenters pointed out that most people are aware that, yeah, you shouldn’t pee in the pool but this is still a common issue during