Last Updated: September 3, 2019
Treating pools with chemicals is important to prevent the spread of disease. However, improper storage or use of these chemicals can cause injury. Most chemicals used to treat pools contain chlorine or bromine, which can irritate the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. Treatment primarily consists of removal from the source and supportive care
Most of these injuries take place at private residences, so it is important to use pool chemicals properly and keep them safely stored away from children and pets. For more information, visit the Blue Ridge Poison Control Center website: https://med.virginia.edu/toxicology/wp-content/uploads/sites/268/2019/06/Jun19-PoolChemicals.pdf