Chlorine Shortage Could Impact Millions of Pools This Summer — Here's What You Should Know
Photo: Getty Swimmers may have to wait a little while longer before diving into summer. Demand for swimming pools has skyrocketed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as people spend more time outdoors and in their backyards — and that demand has put a strain on chlorine supplies,CNBCreported. Chlorine is used in swimming pools to disinfect water and protect swimmers from waterborne diseases, according to the Safe Drinking Water Foundation. Chlorine can also prevent algae growth and mosquito infestations....