Summer is upon us, and as outdoor pools start opening up, it’s only natural to want to spend some time cooling off with a refreshing swim. If you’re frequently in and out of the pool, it’s possible to ...

Even if you’re not an avid swimmer, a quick dip in the pool is so refreshing on a hot summer day. The hitch: The chlorine used to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms in pool water ...

While chlorine is used in the manufacturing of chemicals we use all the time such as paper, cloth and pesticides, it's more common use is to kill harmful bacteria in drinking water and swimming pool ...

Officials say the chemical that leaked from Pacific Steel and Recycling injuring several workers is now thought to be chlorine gas. Fire officials first thought they were dealing with Arsenic ...

First it was toilet paper. Next, it was disinfectants, followed by face masks and other personal protective equipment. Then, it was a whole array of different items, ranging from yeast to condoms to ...

Do the following numbers about chlorine scare you? Some 300,000 miles of railroad tracks in the United States carry thousands of tons of highly toxic chlorine through every major city and town. Thirty ...

With summer around the corner, pool owners may be spending more to enjoy a refreshing respite from the heat. According to experts, there is a chlorine shortage due to a swimming pool boom and a fire ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...