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Review – Dangers of Swimming pools – completed on 26^th June 2010 – Cypriot Lawyers

We wanted to do a little something different when creating our lawyers website.  So we centred our website not only on advising about the law, but to keep our readers informed on all subjects we feel are important and what they feel are important.

We have had another article request asking us to make the public aware of the dangers that swimming pools can have.

Many people are not aware of the dangers that exist with regards to public pools.

If a pool does not receive adequate cleansing and the exact amount of chemicals, diseases can linger in the pools that can actually kill you.

The most deadliest disease being Cryptosporidium. Pools must be checked on a daily basis for chlorine levels to help disinfect and the PH balance should also be checked for the comfort of the swimmers.

Contrary to belief, when a swimmer comes out of the pool with soar eyes it is due to low PH balance, which means the water is more acidic and this is not good!  Infections can become apparent such as ear infections, stomach infections and sickness within two days of entering a pool and this is due to the lack of disinfectant.

It is very wise and within your legal rights,  if visiting a public swimming pool at home or abroad to ask to see the daily test for chlorine levels. A minimum chlorine level is 1ppm. This is what should show on their daily reports.

It is legally the owner of the pool, sole responsibility to make sure the pool is in a correct and healthy state, and even if contractors are brought in to clean the owner will still be solely liable for any claims brought forward.

We wanted to inform you and make you aware of the dangers of these wonderful and very inviting swimming pools.  It is always better to be safe.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 26^TH JUNE 2010. http://www.lawcyprus.org/

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