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Memorial Day, Summer Swimming Tips

WITH SCHOOL ABOUT OUT, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS REMINDING ABOUT SWIMMING SAFETY THIS SUMMER.

DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN AGES ONE TO FOUR. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEER JUSTIN DEWITT SAYS PARENTS NEED TO BE VERY VIGILANT WHEN THEIR KIDS ARE AROUND WATER…ESPECIALLY IN BACKYARD POOLS WHERE THE MAJORITY OF DROWNINGS OCCUR.

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ANOTHER SWIMMING CONCERN IS BACTERIA IN THE WATER AND UNCLEAN POOLS. DEWITT SAYS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THE BOTTOM OF THE POOL AND TILES SHOULD NOT BE STICKY OR SLIPPERY. A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL COULD ALSO INDICATE A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM.

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