Swimming Cdc News Today

The center for disease controls suggests this ymca and its high standards are more the exemption than the rule. >> one in eight pools was immediately closed on inspection because of serious violations that threatened public health and safety. serious violations, for example, no chlorine in the water. >> reporter: that could leave swimmers exposed to bacteria. how do you know not when to take the plunge? >> you have to take a leap of faith that someones doing their job. >> reporter: the cdc says ...

The cdc is working on it, there are no national guidelines for pools so the quality of the water can vary. it is really up to you and those test strips. >> when we go biking we wear helmets. now when we go swimming cdc recommends you test the water. >> many pools only get inspected once a year and some not at all. you should always keep your mouth closed and never swallow the water. you can get the test strips from the cdc for free at healthypools.org. >> one in eight pools shut down because of ...