Hi, I work in a pool and I was wondering what the maximum level of chlorine in a pool was. I previously thought that it was 5ppm. But lately it has been way above that in our pool. My supervisor insists the higher the better.
2006-07-10 04:46:27 · 10 answers · asked by lg_timmay_lg 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
someone asked how much water was in the pool... I couldn't tell you... but its a big pool... about 4X25m lanes and a dive tank
2006-07-10 04:53:30 · update #1
You need to check it daily to insure that you dont put too much because the Chlromine will build up and that is bad for you.
2006-07-23 07:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, The amount of water in the pool is totally irrelevant to your question. The best answer anyone can give you is to check with your County Health Department. The desired range (in my county) and they all vary, is 2.0 - 3.0ppm s with a high and low range of 1.0 - 10.0 free chlorine. Of course, 10.0 is not the recommended operating level.
Believe it or not, the chlorine level can be very high (10.0 or higher) before it becomes an irritant to the eyes ect. When the eyes begin to burn and the pungent smell of chlorine is present, this is a pretty good indicator that your chloramine level is very high. At this point, it is recommended that you exchange some of your water and perform the superchlorination process.
An old saying is: The solution to pollution is dilution
2015-02-24 08:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by hwnstylin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would've said 3 ppm is high enough. If you go much above 5 ppm, people will start being irritated by the chlorine. Also consider that if it's an indoor pool, the chlorination byproducts can accumulate and cause respiratory distress for people with weak lungs. Suggest to your supervisor that lowering the level to 3-5 ppm is a good way to avoid getting sued.
2006-07-10 04:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by foofoo19472 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The permitted range of free chlorine in pool water is 1 to 2 ppm according to the international standards.. Even if chlorine is a disinfectant, it has some adverse effect also. The higher level cause irritation to eyes and skin . It is possible to test your pool water periodically to find out the free chlorine and make sure that it is within the range.
2006-07-11 17:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by bindu k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact the EPA. If the chlorine is too saturated, the pool might get closed down.
2006-07-22 07:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by _anonymous_ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually the higher it is the worse it is. you're gonna get people reacting to the chlorine and it will make it harder to breathe. the limits are there for a reason, and adding more doesn't make it work better at all.
2006-07-10 04:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They tend to do higher in public situation where people “GO” in it. but that seems too high and will cause irritation of the eyes and lungs.
2006-07-10 04:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by Tequila Gypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how much water is in the pool
if you could provide that information then i would be glad to give you the info
2006-07-10 04:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by myke_n_ykes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't have a lot of Cl2 because their are people who are allergic to the element
2006-07-23 05:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by countrygirlzrule 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See this link...
http://swimming.about.com/od/poolandspamaintenance/a/pool_stabilizer.htm
2006-07-23 03:58:53 · answer #10 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋