One expert nicknamed it "Poolmageddon," but don't fear, there are alternatives to chlorine Swimmers may have to wait a little while longer before diving into summer. The United States is experiencing ...

Chlorine is an inorganic chemical that’s used to prevent the growth of microorganisms in the water in swimming pools and hot tubs. It’s usually added at extremely low concentrations to kill the ...

Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide range of industrial and domestic ...

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There are so many upsides to pool season—fun in the sun, exercise, and welcome, cooling dips on a hot summer day. But one downside is the chemicals used to treat pool water—they easily weigh strands ...

Aliasger K. Salem receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. He serves on the Executive Board of the American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Many people encounter chlorine in ...

A leak of dangerous chlorine gas at a plant near Plaquemine was worse than it was reported to be at the time, regulators and parish officials said. That means a shelter-in-place order for local ...

Norman, OK residents may notice a chlorine taste due to increased chloramine used after detecting coliform bacteria in water.

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

In April 1915, the German Army released 150 tons of chlorine gas at Ypres, marking the dawn of modern chemical warfare. This ...

When too much rain in one area overwhelms the city’s wastewater system, sewage that is normally decontaminated can be ...

Nineteen people sent to hospital after complaints of nausea and dizziness. Police say someone may have intentionally released chlorine gas at the Rosemont Hyatt Hotel in Illinois Dec. 6, 2014, sending ...