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Ghiyasvand Y, Mahmoudian S, Mazloomi S, Amarloei A. Investigation of the characteristics of swimming pool water in Ilam City regarding turbidity, residual chlorine, and microbial load. J Environ Health Eng 2025; 13 (1) :108-117
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Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran & Health and Environment Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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Background: Swimming is considered one of the most suitable and enjoyable sports and recreational activities for individuals of all ages, especially during the hot season. To prevent disease, attention must be paid to the hygiene of swimming pools. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of the water in swimming pools in the city of Ilam.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, samples were taken from 6 indoor public swimming pools in Ilam City through a census method. Parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH, residual chlorine, and microbial quality were assessed for 3 months (from December to February). The findings were compared with Iran's national standard No. 9412 and the guidelines for monitoring and supervising swimming pool water and natural bathing places. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson's test and SPSS software version 16.
Results: The results indicated that the lowest level of compliance with existing standards among the studied parameters was temperature, which did not meet standards in 83% of cases. The highest level of compliance was found in fecal coliform, with 94% compliance. Turbidity, pH, residual chlorine, total coliform, and fecal coliform matched the standards in 61%, 67%, 83%, 83%, and 94% of the samples, respectively.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is recommended to ensure personal hygiene, take showers before swimming, timely change filtration systems, adjust the water retention time concerning the number and hygiene of swimmers for turbidity control, and use thermal sensors and automatic controls for temperature regulation.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, samples were taken from 6 indoor public swimming pools in Ilam City through a census method. Parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH, residual chlorine, and microbial quality were assessed for 3 months (from December to February). The findings were compared with Iran's national standard No. 9412 and the guidelines for monitoring and supervising swimming pool water and natural bathing places. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson's test and SPSS software version 16.
Results: The results indicated that the lowest level of compliance with existing standards among the studied parameters was temperature, which did not meet standards in 83% of cases. The highest level of compliance was found in fecal coliform, with 94% compliance. Turbidity, pH, residual chlorine, total coliform, and fecal coliform matched the standards in 61%, 67%, 83%, 83%, and 94% of the samples, respectively.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is recommended to ensure personal hygiene, take showers before swimming, timely change filtration systems, adjust the water retention time concerning the number and hygiene of swimmers for turbidity control, and use thermal sensors and automatic controls for temperature regulation.
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Received: 2024/12/4 | Accepted: 2025/03/11 | Published: 2025/04/16
Received: 2024/12/4 | Accepted: 2025/03/11 | Published: 2025/04/16
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