Officials confirmed the situation was caused by "improperly mixed pool chemicals," sodium hypochlorite and sulfuric acid Sixteen people were sent to the hospital after being exposed to “improperly ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's Florida — we all hit the pool whether it's your own, a friend's or a public pool. But, there's something you need to think about. Swimming pool cleaner poisoning is a thing ...

It’s summertime and families are using swimming pools, hot tubs and spas for exercise and leisure activity. Health agencies are typically concerned with the water quality due to microorganisms, aka ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With the temperatures rising, many will go swimming in a pool to cool off–and if you own a pool, it’s important to ensure you are staying safe with what you put into it.

The recent chemical mishap at a Miami County swimming pool that sent 23 children to area hospitals is a common occurrence at water facilities across the U.S. that can be avoided with proper ...

FOND DU LAC (WKOW) -- Workers at a Fond du Lac apartment had a scare Thursday, after pool chemicals combined to make a dangerous gas, according to Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue. Around 1:20 p.m., fire crews ...

Five people, including two children, were transported to the hospital after a chemical incident the evening of June13 in Eastlake. According to the Eastlake Fire Department, the victims were preparing ...

MILWAUKEE - Eleven kids were taken to Children's Wisconsin after being exposed to pool chemicals in swim class at St. Augustine Prep on the city's south side Monday afternoon, Dec. 6, the Milwaukee ...

CLEVELAND, Oh. (WAVE) - Pool chemicals are in high demand this summer, and it’s important people know how to safely use them. If mixed the wrong way, you could get hurt. “There are some shortages in ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — We're always looking for ways to cool off from the summer heat, but if you've been saving up to put in a pool, you may be in for a shocking surprise. Installations are backed up, and ...

You can maintain your pool without store-bought chemicals. Pool shocking is recommended at the beginning and end of the pool season to help clear out algae and bring the water to a crystal clear color ...