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Swimming in Bleach

Living on Earth
August 14, 2013
  • By Stephanie O'Neill
The World

For health reasons, chlorine has been widely used in swimming pools for most of this century. Yet there are some alternatives to chlorine use, and some health professionals think consumers should weigh the benefits and advantages to decide which methods are best for them. Stephanie O’Neill reports from Los Angeles.

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