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Peeing in pools is common but can lead to the formation of harmful chemicals called chloramines, which cause irritation and reduce disinfectant effectiveness. While it generally isn't a health risk for most people in well-chlorinated pools, it contributes to poor air quality and irritation, especially in smaller pools or poorly ventilated areas. Experts recommend avoiding it for hygiene and social reasons.
Peeing in pools is common but problematic because it reacts with chlorine to form harmful disinfection byproducts like chloramines, which can cause irritation and respiratory issues, especially in poorly ventilated areas. While a single pee in a large pool may have minimal impact, overall, it's considered bad behavior and best avoided for health and hygiene reasons.
The smell of "chlorine" in a swimming pool is not actually chlorine, but rather chloramines, which are produced when chlorine reacts with ammonia from sweat, body oils, and urine. The stronger the smell, the less free chlorine there is in the pool, meaning it's time to add more chlorine to disinfect it. It's advised to stay out of the water when a strong chemical smell is present, as it can lead to various infections. A team of chemists estimated that in a typical commercial-size pool, about 20 gallons of pee is present, while a typical home pool has around 2 gallons of pee.