Will Swallowing Pool Water Make You Sick?Swim, Don't Swallow: Water-Borne Illnesses at New Highs.

I can't swim.I will definitely be swallowing pool water if I end up in a pool.Can swallowing pool water make you sick?

On a hot summer day, the water you're about to jump into may be full ofbacteria and parasites that could harm your body.

It's possible to get a disease that can make you sick for up to a week.chlorine can take several days to kill off crypto, and swimmers can pick it up by swallowing pool water.E.coli, Giardia, and Shigella are some of thebacteria to be aware of.

Water illnesses are real.They are caused by germs spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, according to the CDC.

Swimmers' germs are transferred to the pool.It does not kill off everything bad.According to the CDC, the number of outbreaks of the parasites in pool water has doubled in the last few years.

You don't need to live in fear of germs that could affect you if you swallow pool water.The numbers aren't representing a huge epidemic since the outbreak jumped from 16 to 32.One or two accidental swallows won't kill you.You should be aware of the chance that you will get sick.

The CDC recommends using your senses to evaluate a pool before jumping in, the water should look clean and blue all the way to the bottom.The chlorine in the pool shouldn't have a strong smell.chloramines are chemicals comprised of chlorine mixed with body oil, sweat, urine, saliva, and feces.Yes.It was gross.

Don't be foolish if you go to the pool the next time.You want to avoid swallowing pool water, but also you should shower before getting into that pool, for everyone else's sake.