By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 10:21, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 10:21, 24 July 2025 With the summer holidays now here, many Brits will be looking to pay a visit to the local pool or lido. But swimmers be warned – as public pools and water parks could be riddled with germs that can trigger a range of …
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Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne illnesses tied to pools and …
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