Analysis Of Water Quality Of Indoor Swimming Pools And Its Related Health Hazards

Research Article
Jolly Jacob and Akbar S
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0811.1072
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Water quality, Swimming pool, health hazard, Chlorine, TDS
Abstract: 

Water quality of indoor swimming pools and its related health hazards are studied in this research. Swimming is one common recreational activity these days and numerous swimming pools have been installed in hotels and apartments for the people to have their leisure time. But apart from recreational purposes the water quality of the pool is to be considered equally, as there are many health risks posed as result of being exposed to the swimming pools regularly. In order to determine the water quality laboratory analysis of five samples of indoor swimming pools in Abu Dhabi Emirate were collected and tested for the concentration of chlorine, copper, iron, zinc, sulfate and nitrate, The pH, TDS and temperature were also measured. Based on all the parameters, values were collected and observations were made to see whether any of the disinfectant exceeded the limits and maximum standards as regulated by the government. Chlorine content exceeded the maximum value out forward by the government and there are many health hazards caused as a result of ingesting and inhaling chlorine gas and its byproducts formed. Health conditions such as asthma, chronic respiratory illness, and skin and eye irritations and numerous other diseases are caused by the exposure to chlorinated waters.