Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide range of industrial and domestic ...

A malfunctioning swimming pool chlorine dispenser at a local motel is being blamed for a weekend accident that sent at least 12 people to local hospitals for treatment of chlorine fumes. Firefighters ...

A new international study indicates that a simple, automatic chlorine dispenser can have a major impact on childhood diarrhea in the developing world. By applying water disinfectant that doesn't ...

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A saltwater pool is an alternative to a traditional chlorine pool. Although you don’t add chlorine tablets to a saltwater pool, it does still contain chlorine. It just has a smaller amount that’s ...

Gentler saltwater pools are becoming the norm and not the exception. Here's what you need to know about converting a pool. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...

Speed read Dispensers fitted to public taps and hand pumps can infuse water with chlorine tablets The tablets dissolve gradually, improving water quality without compromising taste Currently, many ...