Chlorine
Syria used chlorine in attack last year that sparked U.S. airstrike: watchdog
The Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigated the April 7, 2018 attack that killed more than 40 people. Continue reading
Building in Barrie temporarily evacuated due to chlorine issue: Barrie Fire
Officials say the incident was isolated to a specific room and the source was not chlorine from the pool. Continue reading
Calgary fire responds to chlorine leak at Repsol Centre
‘The initial cause of the leak remains under investigation,’ fire said. ‘The building has been turned back over the facility staff.’ Continue reading
Osoyoos to add chlorine to its water system
Chlorine addition called a precautionary measure by town. Continue reading
Chlorine leak forces evacuation of Edmonton rec centre
The Mill Woods Recreation Centre was evacuated Saturday morning because of a significant chlorine leak. Continue reading
Nikki Hayley slams UN over inaction on chemical weapons use by Syria
Nikki Haley accused Russia of protecting Syrian President Bashar Assad from responsibility for what she said were multiple chlorine gas attacks on civilians in recent weeks. Continue reading
Syria used sarin gas in March attack just days before second chemical attack: watchdog
The March 30 air strike in the northern Syrian town of Latamneh injured around 70 people who suffered nausea, foaming at the mouth and muscle spasms. Continue reading
City of London reminds pool owners of drainage regulations
Orr says to do that, you can stop putting chemicals into your pool one to two weeks before draining or put in a stabilizer that will de-chlorinate the water. Continue reading
Syrian army rejects claims it used chlorine gas against rebels
The rebels said more than 30 people suffered suffocation as a result of the attack. Continue reading
How much pee is in the pool? New Alberta research measures water ‘sweetness’
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Based on concentrations of acesulfame potassium, Alberta researchers calculated a 110,000-gallon pool would contain at least seven gallons of urine. Continue reading