On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean ...

(THE CONVERSATION) On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an ...

Portland Parks & Recreation normally offers 12 indoor and outdoor swimming pools each summer, but four of them are closed during the heat wave, due to poop and mechanical problems. LC- The Oregonian ...

(THE CONVERSATION) On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an ...

As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to prevent the spread. I even teach a course called “The Infections of Leisure” where we ...

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine By Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac UniversityJuly 23, 2025 ...