Making matters worse, he says, is that chlorine opens one’s pores and sinuses, causing the body to leak discharge into the ...

A portion of Littlefield Road was shut down due to a hazardous materials incident involving a dangerous mix of pool chemicals ...

Much later, in the 19th Century, swimming pools emerged in Britain and the US. But along with them came the challenge of keeping them hygienic. Even now, public – and private – swimming pools can ...

That sign in the locker room that says "shower before swimming" is not a mere suggestion. While very few of us would skip a post-swim shower (got to get that icky chlorine off!), we should probably ...

Shampoo chemicals called polyquaterniums stick to tiny aquatic animals. They slow swimming and feeding, risking ecosystems ...

Firefighters on Wednesday morning returned to the scene of a hazmat situation at a pool supply store on Shotwell Road in ...

One or more “forever chemicals” have been found in South Elgin’s groundwater supply by the Illinois Environmental Protection ...

The reaction usually begins within 24 to 48 hours of sun exposure and can cause redness, swelling, painful blisters, burning and intense itching. In more severe cases, large, fluid-filled blisters can ...