Ernest R. Blatchley III and Jing Li, Purdue University (IMAGE)

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Ernest R. Blatchley III and Jing Li, Purdue University

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Researchers Ernest R. Blatchley III and Jing Li at Purdue review data in work to better understand how certain airborne contaminants are created when chlorine reacts with sweat and urine in indoor swimming pools. The research is a step toward learning how to prevent byproducts that cause respiratory irritation. The Purdue researchers are the first to identify the presence of several organic "volatile disinfection byproducts," which become airborne and pose health concerns.

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Purdue News Service photo/David Umberger

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