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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.
A new study has highlighted the health risks posed by 2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts resistant to traditional water purification methods. These contaminants were found to be significantly more toxic than regulated DBPs, causing severe heart damage in zebrafish embryos. The study emphasizes the urgent need for advanced water purification technologies to effectively remove these pollutants and safeguard public health, as the contaminants surviving water treatment processes can lead to severe health outcomes in exposed organisms.