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That chlorine smell at the pool? It’s pee

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That strong chlorine smell at the pool? According to Science Friday, it's not pure chlorine at all. When pool chlorine reacts with urine and sweat, it produces volatile chemicals that become airborne and can be potentially harmful to breathe.

Source: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/science-friday

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