Swimming Pool Safety - Just How Clean Is That Water?

Summer is coming and our thoughts turn to swimming. You may want to think twice before just jumping in the ol' watering hole.

Michele Hlavsa is the Chief of the Healthy Swimming Program at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and she says that refreshing dip in the pool may not be the healthiest thing to do. Do you know what may actually be in the water? She says you should take the time to check the pool's latest inspection score and offers tips on how to protect yourself and your kids from germs and other health hazards in pools, spas and even water parks.

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