The shortage is due to increased demand for pool supplies during the pandemic and a chemical fire at a BioLab facility in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura that knocked out one of the country's three main chlorine manufacturers.Jun 3, 2021
Is there still a chlorine shortage for pools?
Between the pandemic and a catastrophic fire, the U.S. is currently experiencing a major shortage of chlorine tablets. Pool owners might have noticed that it was hard to find chlorine tablets in the spring of 2021, and interestingly, it's not just because of the global health crisis.
Will there be a shortage of liquid chlorine?
The company has reassured the industry and pool customers there is no liquid chlorine shortage and that a more-than-adequate product supply chain will easily meet the growing demand for pool sanitizing supplies throughout the 2021 swimming pool season, as well as future seasons.May 3, 2021
Why is there a chlorine shortage 2021?
The shortage started last August, when a fire sparked by Hurricane Laura destroyed the Louisiana chemical plant that makes most of the country's chlorine tablets. The pandemic-fueled increase in backyard pools has exacerbated the situation by spiking demand.
What can I use instead of liquid chlorine?
There are alternatives to chlorine including bromine, ionizers, and ozonators, though with each you'll still need to use some chlorine. A fourth alternative is PHMB, which doesn't require the use of any chlorine. All four have drawbacks, including cost.
Why is chlorine selling out?
An unprecedented chlorine shortage could affect summer swimming. Several factors, including COVID-19 and a massive fire at a chlorine plant, are responsible for the chlorine shortage. If you're a pool owner, you have several alternative options to replace chlorine, including bromine and saltwater pools.May 6, 2021