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A key revelation concerns chloramines, chemical compounds formed when chlorine reacts with ammonia and organic compounds from sweat, urine, or lotions. When swimmers do not shower beforehand, or if they urinate in the pool, they contribute to chloramine formation.
Professor Shane Snyder, an expert in water safety, explains that chloramines are responsible for the strong chlorine smell often mistaken as a sign of clean water. They are a byproduct that reduces the disinfecting power of chlorine—leading to potential health issues.