tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226574252011-10-21T07:35:03.347-07:00<a href="/2006/02/africa.html">Africa</a> | <a href="/2006/04/asia.html">Asia</a> | <a href="/2006/07/australiaoceania.html">Australia</a> | <a href="/2006/09/europe.html">Europe</a> | <a href="/2006/08/north-america.html">North America</a> | <a href="/2006/02/south-america.html">South America</a> <br>Please contribute to this directory of non- &amp; low-chlorine pools by posting additional locations of pools open to the public and treated with ozone, salt, UV, or other alternatives.shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-3793032320888934522009-01-18T08:33:00.004-07:002011-10-18T04:11:46.873-07:00The Healthier Swimming Directory has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved to piscinasana.wikidot.com</a>.<br /><br />If your browser does not automatically redirect in 10 seconds, click <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />Why the change?<br />To provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-379303232088893452?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1141421110454309842009-01-03T20:35:00.005-07:002009-06-13T09:06:20.639-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canada:</span><br />Alberta:<br /><a href="http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_775_203_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Living/Communities/Facilities+and+Programs/Aquatics+and+Fitness+Centres/Aquatics+and+Fitness+Centres.htm">Calgary Aquatic Centres</a>, Calgary: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sait.ab.ca/pages/campusresources/wellnesscentre/aquatics.shtml">SAIT Aquatic Centre</a>, Calgary: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sundreaquaplex.com/">Sundre Aquaplex</a>, Sundre: saltwater <span style="text-decoration: underline;">[</span><a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/02/contribute-to-non-chlorine-pool.html#c115567970132316552">chlorine free?</a>]<br /><br />British Columbia:<br />Anne Fiddick Gold River Aquatic and Sports Centre, Gold River: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.city.kimberley.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=209">Kimberley Aquatic Centre</a>, Kimberley: under construction, saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.PoolDetail&amp;fac_id=302">Killarney Pool</a>, Vancouver: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.westvancouver.ca/article.asp?c=640">West Vancouver Aquatic Centre</a>, West Vancouver: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />New Brunswick:<br /><a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy/index_e.asp">Fundy National Park</a>, Alma: saltwater (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Ontario:<br /><a href="http://www.extremefitness.info/poolarea.aspx">Extreme Fitness Centres</a>, Toronto, Pickering, Thornhill, and Whitby: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.milesnadaljcc.ca/">Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre</a>, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Toronto: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Quebec:<br /><a href="http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca/activites/piscinesinterieures.asp">Centre Aquatique Paul-Pelletier</a>, Gatineau: purification method unverified; contact pool staff<br /><br />YMCA Centreville, Montreal: saltwater (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Yukon:<br />Dawson City Swimming Pool: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">United States:</span><br />Alaska:<br /><a href="http://moose.alaskapacific.edu/Moseley/index.php">Moseley Sports Center</a>, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alyeskaresort.com/page.asp?intNodeID=10901">Alyeska Resort</a>, Girdwood: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Alabama:<br /><a href="http://www.cofairhope.com/recreation.html" rel="nofollow">Volanta Park Indoor/Outdoor Pool</a>, Fairhope: ozone purified [NO chlorine]<br /><br />California:<br /><a href="http://chicosportsclub.com/aquatics/">Chico Sports Club</a>, Chico: saltwater/UV (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwc.info/athletics/facilities.html#aquatics">Rustler Aquatic Center</a>, Golden West College, Huntington Beach: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/aquatics/default.asp">Woollett Aquatic Center</a>, Irvine: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harbin.org/">Harbin Hot Springs</a>, Middleton: spring-fed, ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/recreation/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center/">Oakland Marriott City Center Hotel</a>, Oakland: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tituspark.org/swim.html">Titus Park Swimming Pool</a>, Salinas: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sfbayclub.com/web/site/benefits/programs/aquatics/">San Francisco Bay Club</a>, San Francisco: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.slocity.org/publicworks/swimcenter.asp">The Swim Center</a>, San Luis Obispo: some pools may be treated with ozone (check with facility staff) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://opers.ucsc.edu/">University of California at Santa Cruz Pool Complex</a>, Santa Cruz: ozone (confirm with facility staff) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ymcasm.org/index_files/Page693.htm">Santa Monica Family YMCA</a>, Santa Monica: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Colorado:<br /><a href="http://www.24hourfitness.com/">24 Hour Fitness</a>, Fort Collins: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.miramontlifestyle.com/wateractivities/">Miramont Lifestyle Fitness</a>, (all Front Range locations): saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indianspringsresort.com/Bathinfo.htm">Indian Springs Resort</a>, Idaho Springs: hot spring-fed, purification method unverified<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hotspringspool.com/pool/history.html">Hot Springs Lodge &amp; Pool</a>, Glenwood Springs: hot spring-fed, ozone purified<br /><br />Georgia:<br /><a href="http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/genrel/032102aae.html">Georgia Tech Aquatic Center</a>, Atlanta: ozone with reduced bromine (unverified)<br /><br />Illinois:<br /><a href="http://titan.iwu.edu:82/sports/Natatorium.shtml">Fort Natatorium</a>, Shirk Center, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington: Tarn Pure(TM) silver/copper ionization (non-chlorine) purified<br /><br /><a href="http://www.holmesplaceus.com/">Holmes Place Health Club</a>, Chicago: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Lousiana:<br /><a href="http://www.lsu.edu/campus/maps/NATA02.html">Louisina State University Natatorium</a>, Baton Rouge: purification method unverified<br /><br />Massachusetts:<br />Boston Sports Club, Lexington: purification method unverified<br /><br /><a href="http://www.longfellowclubs.com/longfellowsportsclub.htm">Longfellow Sports Club</a>, Natick: purification method unverified<br /><br />Montana:<br /><a href="http://www.lolohotsprings.net/">Lolo Hot Springs</a>, Lolo: spring-fed, purification method unverified<br /><br />New Jersey:<br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/highlands_pool/index.htm">Highlands Natural Pool</a>, Ringwood: stream-fed, chemical-free<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cruiserswim.com/">Cruiser Swim and Tennis Club</a>, Sparta: UV/ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />New York:<br /><a href="http://www.92y.org/content/pool.asp">May Center for Health, Fitness &amp; Sports, 92nd Street Y</a>, New York City: ozone purified, 25-yard [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Ohio:<br /><a href="http://recparks.columbus.gov/pools/index.asp">Columbus Aquatic Center</a>, Columbus: purification method unverified<br /><br /><a href="http://www.greenhouseaquatics.com/">Aquatic Adventures</a>, Hilliard: UV (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Oregon:<br /><a href="http://grantspassymca.org/">Grants Pass Family YMCA</a>, Grants Pass: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.staytonoregon.gov/index.asp?Type=B_EV&amp;SEC=%7BE4B161AA-8A90-43F6-9083-A0E7E46ADC88%7D">Stayton Family Memorial Pool</a>, Stayton: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />South Dakota:<br /><a href="http://www.evansplunge.com/">Evans Plunge</a>, Hot Springs: natural spring-fed (purification method unverified)<br /><br />Tennessee:<br />YMCA, Jackson: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Texas:<br /><a href="http://www.24hourfitness.com/">24 Hour Fitness</a>, Austin: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Utah:<br /><a href="http://www.afcity.com/DE_Recreation.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AF Recreation Center</a>, American Fork: UV [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.orem.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=292&amp;Itemid=276" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orem Fitness Center</a>, Orem: UV [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.orem.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=31&amp;Itemid=75" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCERA Park Pool</a>, Orem: UV [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.recreation.slco.org/admin/aquatics/aquatics.html">Salt Lake County Swimming Pools</a>: UV (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Virginia:<br /><a href="http://www.novaswim.org/aboutus.htm">NOVA Aquatic Center</a>, Richmond: ozone purified, two 25-meter by 25-yard pools [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Washington:<br /><a href="http://www.biparks.org/parks/aquaticcenter.php">Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center</a>, Bainbridge Island: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://cityoffife.org/index.php?page=departments&amp;dname=swimcenter">Fife Community Swimming Pool</a>, Fife: saltwater (unverifed) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.capitaldivers.com/discoveraquatics.htm">Discover Aquatics</a>, Olympia: purification method unverified<br /><br /><a href="http://www.goldsgym.com/gyms/services.php?gymID=0647">Gold's Gym</a>, Redmond: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/Aquatics/colman.htm">Colman Outdoor Pool</a>, Seattle: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wac.net/0221.aspx">Washington Athletic Club</a>, Seattle: UV (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.islandathleticclub.com/swimlessons.shtml">Island Athletic Club</a>, Whidbey Island: SaltPure [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Washington, DC:<br />Reeves Aquatics Center, American University: ozone purified (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Wisconsin:<br /><a href="http://www.jccmilwaukee.org/aquatics.html">Harry &amp; Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center</a>, Milwaukee: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in North America? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114142111045430984?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140310969078190702009-01-03T20:33:00.004-07:002009-06-13T09:07:10.216-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Éire</span> (Ireland)<br /><a href="http://www.blarneypark.com/leisure.htm">Blarney Park Hotel &amp; Leisure Centre</a>, Blarney, Cork: purification method unverified; contact pool staff<br /><br /><a href="http://westwood.hosting365.ie/index.php?page=Benefits_of_seawater80">Westwood Spa</a> (Thalassotherapy Pool), Sandymount, Dublin: seawater, 25 m<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />España</span> (Spain)<br /><a href="http://wellness-experts.com/marbella/">O2 Centro Wellness</a>, Marbella, Andalucía: tratada con ozono (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://blues.uab.es/%7Essaf24/ozo/ozo.htm">Servei d'Activitat Física</a>, Universitat Autònomia de Barcelona, Catalunya: ozonització (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Deutschland</span> (Germany)<br /><a href="http://www.spreewald-therme.de/">Spreewald Therme</a>, Burg/Spreewald, Brandenburg: natürlichen Salzwasser therme (natural saltwater hotspring)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gerdprivat.de/stadionbad.htm">Stadionbad</a>, Hannover: Ozon gereinigt (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><a href="http://www.holstentherme.de/"><br />Holstentherme</a>, Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein: Ozon gereinigt (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.badezentrum.de/">Badzentrum</a>, Sindelfingen: Ozon gereinigt (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mettmann.de/naturfreibad/">Naturfreibad</a>, Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia: biologische Aufbereitungsanlage (Geomatrix biological treatment)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">France</span><br /><a href="http://www.deauville.org/fr/pagemodele.php?idpage=159#piscine">Piscine Olympique de Deauville</a>, Calvados: saltwater (eau de mer) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.recrea.fr/plougonvelin/">Treziroise / Espace Aquatique de Plougonvelin</a>, Finistère: saltwater purified (traité avec eau de sel) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dinard.com/loisirs/piscine_municipale.php">Piscine Municipale de Dinard</a>, Ille et Vilaine: saltwater purified (traité avec eau de sel) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lorient.fr/Centre_aquatique_et_pi.807.0.html">Centre Aquatique du Moustoir</a>, Lorient, Morbihan: traité avec ozone [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Italia</span> (Italy)<br />Piscina Olimpica, Turin: trattato con ozono (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Κύπρος/Kıbrıs</span> (Cyprus)<br />Bernie's Bar, Baspinar-Lapta, Kyrenia, North Cyprus: <a href="http://www.necon.de/">Necon</a> Ionisation system, 20x5m, <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/02/contribute-to-non-chlorine-pool.html#c115522175521145118">chemical-free</a><br /><br />ADA Hotel, Kyrenia, North Cyprus: <a href="http://www2.blogger.com/www.poolsanuk.com">PoolSan</a> treatment (health impact of sanitation method unverified--please provide independent research report links in comments)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vaha-spa.com/spatreatments/">Vaha Spa and Health Club</a>, Kyrenia, North Cyprus: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.poolsanuk.com">PoolSan</a> treatment (health impact of sanitation method unverified--please provide independent research report links in comments)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nederland</span> (Netherlands)<br /><a href="http://www.meerkamp.nl/">Sportcentrum de Meerkamp</a>, Amstelveen: ozon gezuiverd (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zwembadvelsen.nl/">Zwembad De Heerenduinen</a>, IJmuiden: ozon gezuiverd (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.badhesselingen.nl/">Bad Hesselingen</a>, Meppel: ozon gezuiverd (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Suomi</span> (Finland)<br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/itakeskus.html">Itäkeskus</a>, Helskinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/kallio.html">Kallio</a>, Helsinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/malmi.html">Malmi</a>, Helsinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/makelanrinne.html">Mäkelänrinne</a>, Helsinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/ruoholahti.html">Ruoholahti</a>, Helsinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hel2.fi/liv/eng/vuosaari.html">Vuosaari</a>, Helsinki: otsoni (ozone purified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">United Kingdom</span><br />England:<br />Greenacres Fitness Club, Greenham, Berkshire: ozone purified <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">[</a><a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/main.asp?page=214">Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool</a>, Nantwich, Cheshire: brine from underground source <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">[</a><a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=16499">Truro Leisure Centre</a>, Truro, Cornwall: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lakesleisure.org.uk/ulverston/ulverston_info.asp?menuID=1">Ulverston Leisure Centre</a>, Ulverston, Cumbria: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flamingopool.co.uk/fAQs.htm">Flamingo Pool</a>, Axminster, Devon: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clcsportscentre.co.uk/">Cheltenham Ladies College Sports Centre</a>, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire: ozone purifed [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><a href="http://www.horizonlt.com/swimming/pool_facilities/"><br />Havant Leisure Centre</a>, Havant, Hampshire: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><a href="http://www.horizonlt.com/swimming/pool_facilities/"><br /></a><a href="http://www.horizonlt.com/swimming/pool_facilities/">Waterlooville Swimming Pool</a>, Waterlooville, Hampshire: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://sdc.lboro.ac.uk/displaypage.php?pageid=42">Loughborough University Pool</a>, Leicestershire: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Dulwich College Sports Club, Dulwich, London: purification method unverified<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.compulink.co.uk/%7Earchaeology/hampstead-heath/ponds/ponds.htm">Hampstead Heath Ponds</a>, London: natural, untreated<br /><br /><a href="http://www.holmesplace.com/club/club.aspx?ClubCode=CFUL">Holmes Place Fulham Pools</a>, London: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lafitness.co.uk/membership/find_your_club_info.aspx?club_name=Marylebone&amp;show=facilities">LA Fitness</a>, Marylebone, London: <a href="http://www.poolsanuk.com/">Poolsan</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lafitness.co.uk/membership/find_your_club_info.aspx?club_name=Piccadilly&amp;show=facilities">LA Fitness</a>, Piccadilly, London: <a href="http://www.poolsanuk.com/">Poolsan</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gll.org/borough/centre.asp?CategoryID=914">Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre</a>, London: UV [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.virginactive.co.uk/VA/ClubInfo/default.aspx?ClubID=507">Virgin Active Health Club</a>, Northampton, Northamptonshire: UV [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.teesvalleyleisure.co.uk/centres-loftus.htm">Loftus Leisure Centre</a>, Loftus, North Yorkshire: purification method: check with facility<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sportspark.co.uk/activities_bernard.html">Bernard Matthews Olympic Pool</a>, University of East Anglia, Norwich: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.leisurecentre.com/centres/13/home/Cotgrave-Leisure-Centre.aspx">Cotgrave Leisure Centre</a>, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gedling.gov.uk/index/leisure/ls-lc-ar.htm">Arnold Leisure Centre</a>, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.oxford.gov.uk/services/Barton-pool.cfm">Barton Pool</a>, Oxford, Oxfordshire: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.oxford.gov.uk/services/ferry-sports-centre.cfm">Ferry Sports Centre</a>, Oxford, Oxfordshire: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/facilities/pool/poolspecific.shtml">Rosenblatt Swimming Pool</a>, Oxford University Sports Complex, Oxford, Oxfordshire: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ponds-forge.co.uk/content.php?nPageID=104">Ponds Forge International Sports Centre</a>, Sheffield, South Yorkshire: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/Sport/Facilities/crown_pools.htm">Crown Pools</a>, Ipswich, Suffolk: UV purified(?) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.leatherheadleisurecentre.co.uk/">Leatherhead Leisure Centre</a> (Diving Pool), Leatherhead, Surrey: <a href="http://www.poolsanuk.com/">Poolsan</a> treatment (health impact of sanitation method unverified--please provide independent research report links in comments)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chichester.gov.uk/enjoy/westgate_leisure_centre/swimming_activities.cfm">Westgate Leisure Centre</a>, Chichester, West Sussex: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kennet.gov.uk/leisure/tidworth-leisure-centre/tidworth-swimming">Tidworth Leisure Centre</a>, Tidworth, Wiltshire: UV purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brinebath.co.uk/background/background.html">Droitwich Spa Brine Bath Complex</a>, Droitwich Spa Hospital, Worcestershire: brine from underground source<br /><br /><a href="http://www.holmesplace.co.uk/">Holmes Place</a> Various locations throughout UK: ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Scotland:<br /><a href="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation/swimleisure/stonehaven.asp">Stonehaven Leisure Centre</a>, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire: seawater? (unverified)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/Web+Site/Live/EDWebLive.nsf/InternetMF?ReadForm&amp;M=MMAN-65HH7LC=http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/Web+Site/Live/EDWebLive.nsf/LU-AllContent/MMAN-6DYE9Q?OpenDocument">Leisuredrome</a>, Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire: uses <a href="http://www.wrap.org.uk/downloads/Leisuredrome.c6c9c55d.pdf">recycled glass filtration system</a> and <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">[</a><a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prestonpans.com/mercat_gait_centre.htm">Mercat Gait Centre</a>, Prestonpans, East Lothian: purification method unverified, contact pool staff<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in Europe? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114031096907819070?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140310916008279462009-01-03T19:20:00.004-07:002009-06-13T09:07:30.133-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Australia:</span><br />New South Wales:<br /><a href="http://www.abcpool.org/home.html">Andrew "Boy" Charlton Pool</a>, The Domain: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nswoceanbaths.info/">New South Wales Ocean Baths</a> (~100 tidal swimming pools):<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.icebergs.com.au/">Bondi Baths</a>, Bondi Beach, Sydney Metropolitan Area: seawater</li><li><a href="http://www.nswoceanbaths.info/pools/b038.htm">Bronte Baths</a>, Bronte, Sydney Metropolitan Area: seawater<br /></li><li><a href="http://http//www.nswoceanbaths.info/pools/b039.htm">Clovelly Baths</a>, Clovelly, Sydney Metropolitan Area: seawater<br /></li><li><a href="http://swimsallyswim.blogspot.com/2006/09/mcivers-baths-coogee.html">McIvers Baths</a> (women only), Coogee, Sydney Metropolitan Area: seawater<br /></li><li><a href="http://sydneynearlydailyphot.blogspot.com/2006/08/wylies-baths-coogee.html">Wylie's Baths</a>, Coogee, Sydney Metropolitan Area: seawater<br /></li></ul><a href="http://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/recreation/index.cfm?NavigationID=671">Hornsby Aquatic Centre</a>, Hornsby, Sydney Metropolitan Area: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2148-about-the-olympic-pool.asp">North Sydney Olympic Pool</a>, Milson's Point: saltwater/ozone [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sydneyaquaticcentre.com.au/">Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre</a><br />Pool water is disinfected outside the pool using either a two-vessel <a href="http://www.sydneyaquaticcentre.com.au/html/fact_file_centre_features.htm">Ozone Treatment system or an Ultra Violet light treatment system</a> [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br />Victoria:<br /><a href="http://www.docklands.ymca.org.au/index.asp?menuid=080.030">YMCA Docklands</a>, Melbourne: saltwater [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>], 25 m<br /><a href="http://www.southpacifichc.com.au/Section-pages/benefits-of-sea-water.html"><br />South Pacific Health Club Sea Baths</a>, St. Kilda: seawater/ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>], 25 m<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Zealand:</span><br />South Island:<br /><a href="http://www.centennial.org.nz/poolinfo.asp">Centennial Leisure Centre</a>, Christchurch: ozone [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.qeiipark.org.nz/poolinfo.asp">Queen Elizabeth II Park</a>, Christchurch: ozone [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wellington.govt.nz/services/swimpools/details/wellaquatic.html">Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre</a>, Kilbirnie: ozone (unverified) [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in Australia/Oceania? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114031091600827946?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-13077384105716015662009-01-03T10:34:00.002-07:002009-06-13T09:08:58.967-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br />Chlorine is often used with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_pool_sanitation#Use_of_UV">ultraviolet</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_pool_sanitation#Ozone_generators">ozone</a> purification systems at reduced levels, though not always. (The ozone purified <a href="http://www.cofairhope.com/recreation.html" rel="nofollow">Volanta Park Indoor/Outdoor Pool</a> in Fairhope, Alabama being one example.)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-1307738410571601566?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140309956764675652007-01-21T10:50:00.002-07:002009-06-13T09:07:56.589-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Ningizimu Afrika/Mzantsi Afrika/Suid-Afrika</span> (South Africa)<br /><a href="http://www.wahoo.co.za/Tech1.html">Wahoo Aquatic Centre</a>, Sunninghill, Johannesburg: UV purification<br /><br /><a href="http://www.virginactive.co.za/">Virgin Active SA</a> clubs: various locations throughout South Africa: saltwater purification [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/07/saltwater-pools-and-chlorine.html">contains chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in Africa? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114030995676467565?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1152080764488098972006-07-04T23:19:00.001-07:002009-06-13T09:09:14.812-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br />An anonymous reader posted a <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/02/contribute-to-non-chlorine-pool.html#c115206686441620170">comment</a> that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltwater_pool">saltwater pools</a> are not really chlorine-free; therefore, s/he thinks saltwater pools shouldn't be listed here. Saltwater pools do use salt to create chlorine which sanitizes the water. Interestingly though, some people report fewer allergic reactions to saltwater pools than to "normal" chlorine pools. There are also <a href="http://danspapers.com/paper/interior9.html">reports</a> of no eye stinging or chlorine smells as occurs in "normal" chlorine pools. <br /><br />I haven't found anything explaining why the saltwater process creates a less noxious environment than the more common chlorination methods, but there does appear to be a difference. Therefore, I think saltwater pools are still worth mentioning here as an alternative to the more harmful norm, but I will add a note to each entry that points out that they are not chlorine-free.<br /><br />It's also worth pointing out that UV and ozone treated pools are often not chlorine-free though they have much lower chlorine levels than your average chlorinated pool.<br /><br />Maybe I need to come up with a more accurate title for this directory. Any ideas?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-115208076448809897?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140309851204023092006-04-01T00:16:00.004-07:002009-06-13T09:08:18.568-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" lang="zh" >中</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" lang="zh" >国</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span>(China)</span><br /><span lang="zh-Hans">长春</span><span lang="zh-Hant"> (</span>Changchun), <span lang="zh">吉林 (</span>Jilin): 海水 (seawater)<br /><br /><span lang="ka"><b>საქართველო </b>(</span><span>Georgia</span><span>)</span><br /><a href="http://www.vakefitness.ge/">Vake Swimming Pool and Fitness Club</a>, თბილისი (T'Bilisi): UV/ozone purified [<a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2009/01/uvozone-and-chlorine.html">reduced chlorine</a>]<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in Asia? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114030985120402309?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1143132946414096802006-03-23T09:46:00.001-07:002009-06-13T09:09:34.686-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br />An anonymous reader <a href="http://piscinasana.blogspot.com/2006/03/north-america.html#c114308854108148038">commented</a> that chlorine is dangerous but s/he loves swimming, doesn't have access to non-chlorine pools, and doesn't know what to do.<br /><br />I love swimming too! Unfortunately, there aren't any non-chlorine pools in my area either. That's part of the reason I started this directory. I believe swimming is too great a sport to just give up. There are things you can do to make the best of it:<br /><ul><li>Showering immediately afterwards will help rinse away some of the chlorine.</li><br /><li>If you're not swimming competitively, taking at least one day off in between will allow your body to clear some of the chlorine out of your system.</li><br /><li>Work with the pool management to make sure they use only the amount of chlorine that is necessary and don't over-chlorinate the pool.</li><br /><li>Gain support within the local swimming community to switch to ozone, ultraviolet, Necon(TM), Tarn-Pure(TM), Pristine Blue(TM), or salt purification systems. Those systems are less expensive in the long run, they're much more efficient, and most importantly they're much safer. </li><br /><li>Help find non-chlorine pools to add to this list. When pool authorities see that there are pools world-wide using alternatives to chlorine, they are more likely to consider doing the same.</li></ul>Don't give up swimming! At the same time, work to help yourself and others swim in a healthier environment.<br /><br />Reference:<br /><a href="http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/swimming/chlorine/chlorine.htm">Chlorine Toxicity: A Matter that should be of concern to all swimmers, coaches, and parents</a>, Swimming Science Journal, San Diego State University<br /><a href="http://swimming.about.com/od/allergyandasthma/a/cl_pool_problem.htm"><br />Chlorinated Swimming Pools Can Cause Asthma in Swimmers</a>, <a href="http://www.mainstreamwater.com/">Allan Finney, Mainstream Water Solutions</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114313294641409680?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140309881917208232006-02-18T17:44:00.003-07:002009-06-13T09:09:53.678-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">¿Sabe de una piscina sin cloro o con niveles bajos de cloro en Sudamérica? Favor de hacer clic en 'comments' y decirnos.<br /><br />Know of a non- or low-chlorine swimming pool in South America? Please click on 'comments' and tell us about it.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114030988191720823?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22657425.post-1140308811169156612006-02-18T17:17:00.001-07:002009-06-13T09:08:34.642-07:00The <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">Healthier Swimming Directory</a> has <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">moved</a> to <a href="http://piscinasana.wikidot.com/">piscinasana.wikidot.com</a> in order to provide a clearer, searchable directory as well as interactive forums.<br /><br />Why the change? Since this directory project began three years ago, the number of locations of safer, non- or low-chlorine pools listed here has expanded to the point that it's difficult to scan for locations in the blog format. The new directory will make it easier to find pools in your area.<br /><br />This blog exists to create a free directory of chlorine-free/low-chlorine swimming pools.<br /><br />The directory has grown to over 90 locations with the help of people world-wide!<br /><br />Please post locations of ozone/salt/uv/other treated pools open to the public.<br /><br />Click on 'comments' to add information. Please include websites if possible. I will compile and post the information over time.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22657425-114030881116915661?l=piscinasana.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>shedsanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571493235962528585noreply@blogger.com59