Public Pool Swimming Health Risks: The Importance of Showering

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are many dangers associated with using public pools for summertime swims. The CDC claims the presence of feces in these pools is astronomical, which is why swimmers need to shower both before they enter into the pool and after the swim.

Both children and adults who do not properly clean themselves will leave feces residue on themselves and once they enter into the pool they are exposing pothers to a number of bacteria that can lead to illnesses.

The CDC conducted a test in Georgia last summer, analyzing the water in their public pools and they found that E. coli bacteria was present in 58% of the pools, which is a bacteria most commonly found in the feces and gut of a human. In 59 percent of these pools, the researchers also learned that the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was also there in the pools.

This bacteria can irritate skins and lead to varying infections or rashes of the skin and ears. The CDC warns the people claiming that these microbes in the pools are very dangerous and can lead to a number of people incurring illnesses as a result.

Depending on the circumstance, if you or a loved one incurs illnesses from a contaminated pool, there is a possibility that you may be able to hold the owner of the property responsible for premises liability.

For example, while they may not be able to control those who do not shower, pool owners must take action and close down the pools for property cleaning when there are feces accidents in heir waters. It is their responsibility to care for the people in their waters.

If you are looking for a swimming pool injury attorney, contact the Whitley Law Firm today for more information!