so they say that there is this chemical that you can put in the pool , so that if a person pees in the water, a discoloration, or ring of color forms to signify the urine's presence. is this true? ( i don't pee in pools, just asking for one's sane of mind) if so, give me a link of the site that sells the stuff. i say it's bogus, but my two friends say its true. but have nothing to back it up with. so help me settle the score.
2006-08-14 15:50:44 · 11 answers · asked by minoloblaniks 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
www.snopes.com can back you up
2006-08-14 15:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by trishnidansan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urban Myth. I've worked as a supervisor a pool for a few summers and there is no such chemical. We do tell the kids there is a chemical so we can cut down on them peeing in the pool. If people really knew how dirty public pools were they would probably not swim in them. Word for the wise.....if the water is cloudy....don't get in....LOL!
2006-08-21 06:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kellybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is true. I have a very good friend who owns a pool maintenance company and does provide a chemical to customers who want to detect the presence of urine in the water. I think he may have some information in regards to the particulars of the chemical @ www.poolsolutions.com
2006-08-21 06:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Angileque 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing just continue to dip those strips in your pool and add the chemicals. I don't let people other that family swim and I make them go to the restroom. You can make it fun get them out with a snack chips and dip won't make them pee. Get them out by telling them you have to check the PH make them go at this time. Do this about every 90 minutes. I am not swimming in pee.
2006-08-20 12:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by lona b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urban legend
As one old-time Boston-area poolman put it, "If such chemicals did exist, every municipal pool in Boston would be bright purple."
It is partially perpetuated by the availability of bogus pool side signs claiming it is in use.
2006-08-15 03:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Montana Don 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urban Myth...but a funny one!
2006-08-22 09:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by shafermeyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only a myth, but you don't have to tell the kids. Keep them guessing!
2006-08-19 14:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by maddojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a myth but there is something that can tell you if someone pissed in the pool.
2006-08-21 14:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Max Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always pee in the pool! hey etleast then i know im swimming in my own pee
2006-08-21 04:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by wendy m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, my freinds tried it, it turned them purple lol
2006-08-14 15:58:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋