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Is It OK To Pee In The Pool?

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

Is It OK To Pee In The Pool?

Season 3 Episode 35 | 3m 0s

Our pools are full of disinfectant chemicals that keep then free of microorganisms, but what you might not realize is that those same chemicals are interacting with, well, you. We're talking poolchem, and we're going to answer that age old question that's been pondered in the back of every deep end swimmer's mind - is it really okay to pee in the pool?

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