Special Report: Public Health, Public Pools

Jan 15 2010 No Comments

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Public pools are recreational havens. But hey can also be health hazards. The most common safety risk associated with swimming is usually drowning. Few people think of water quality. Join the Great Lakes Echo in a series to answer: What’s in the pool?

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Day 1 — What’s in the water: How the quality of the water in your pool affects your health.

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Day 2: — The people running your pool: Michigan is one of 21 states not requiring certification for pool operators

  Poll: Should operator certification be required?

Vote: Should pool operator certification be required?

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