From that moment on, I never peed in the pool again.
The study also shared that 40 percent of Americans admit to urinating in the pool as an adult.
Jack A. Gilbert is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego.
microbiologist and author ofThe Germ Files
But is peeing in the pool that bad?
And from a germ perspective, is it better or worse than going in the ocean?
What happens when we pee in a pool and is it dangerous?
Professor Chuck P. Gerba is a Professor of Microbiology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona.
Most pools use chlorine, a chemical that is able to kill harmful bacteria.
But, as the levels are so low, theyre near impossible to detect.
What happens when we pee in the ocean and is it dangerous?
The news is even better for the ocean urinators, with nothing really happening when in natural seawater.
Dont worry about urea in the ocean, says Dr. Gerba.
Fish and mammals are peeing and pooping in there all the time.
Your contribution to the ocean is insignificant.
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Are there different germs in pools vs the ocean?
Professor Chuck P. Gerba is a Professor of Microbiology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Arizona.
As humans, were walking bacteria.
These cells are released into the air at a rate of 30 million an hour, explains Professor Gilbert.
While anyone can catch it, its commonly triggered by swallowing recreational water, according toNew York State Health.
In the ocean, the majority of the microbes are harmless.
Which is more acceptable, germ-wise?
There is simply more volume to dilute and reduce the risk, says Tetro.
While disinfecting the pool is a great way to stay safe, the chlorine does eventually deplete.
As a result, a pool could end up being a risk without proper monitoring.
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