MAYBE YOUR MOTHER told you, "Don't drink the water," but most swimmers probably give little thought to how much stuff is added to swimming pools to keep the water "balanced," as the pool lingo goes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with ...

Which chlorine tablets are best? Having a pool in your yard or your house is a great amenity to have in your daily life. But it’s no secret that swimming pools require maintenance. Not only is it more ...