Both saltwater and fresh pools use some form of chlorine to keep water clean, clear and bacteria free. In freshwater pools, like this one in Sacramento, liquid chlorine is added as needed. Manny ...

Salt water pools have grown in popularity, largely because of public fears around the safety of chlorine. Naturally, a salt water pool system sounds like a healthier and safer option to many consumers ...

It was supposed to be a community swimming pool, but many people stayed away because they couldn't tolerate the biting, nose-curdling odor of chlorine. Others experienced breathing and skin problems.

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Despite popular belief, saltwater pools aren't chlorine-free. “That’s been the No. 1 ask for a number of years now," said Alison Felschow, vice president of Crystal Pools in Columbia. In the last 10 ...

Everybody has different swimming preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for your backyard pool. You can get a zero-depth entry for leisurely wading or a deep end for excited ...

When temperatures soar and the hot sun is blazing down, it's easy for visions of jumping into cool, refreshing water to override all your other thoughts. While there are plenty of tips available on ...

One of the hottest summers in US history has sent everyone scurrying into their pools to cool off, and the biggest new trend in swimming pools is salt water. First developed in Australia, saltwater ...

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