Ozone (non-chlorine) Pool?

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know of Ozone-treated swimming pool in the area? I live

in Kenmore, and am willing to drive a little to get there.

 

I'm training for some open-water swims this summer, and have been

swimming at the Northshore YMCA and Lynnwood Rec. Both pools are

chlorinated, and it's (obviously) effecting my sinuses and lungs. I

would love an alternative. I'm planning to buy a wet suit as soon

as I save up the money (next month?), but in the meantime . . . I

love to swim, and want/need to train. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks much,

Tina Bystrom

[Guest guest]

I can't help you out with an ozone-treated swimming pool, but if you

want to avoid the chlorine, you can swim at the many swimming beaches

at our lakes. There is a list of them with a map at

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/waterres/lakes/bacteria.htm

I looked on the web for non-chlorinated pools and only came up with

some UK sites and a place in Connecticut. This could be a real

business opportunity for somebody.

 

Ron Koenig

RawSeattle , " Tina Bystrom " <bystrom@i...>

wrote:

> Does anyone know of Ozone-treated swimming pool in the area?

> Thanks much,

> Tina Bystrom

[Guest guest]

We belong to allstar fitness in Woodinville. They have a very nice

indoor pool that is non-chlorinated. I love it as both my boys are

asthmatic and I don't like the fumes for them. We enjoy the kiddie

pool there. It is a nice gym as well.

 

Here is the link:

http://www.allstarfitness.com/welcom_to_allstar.html

 

I'm not sure if they use ozone but at least it's not chlorine.

 

Best,

Miti

 

 

RawSeattle , " Tina Bystrom " <bystrom@i...>

wrote:

> Does anyone know of Ozone-treated swimming pool in the area? I

live

> in Kenmore, and am willing to drive a little to get there.

>

> I'm training for some open-water swims this summer, and have been

> swimming at the Northshore YMCA and Lynnwood Rec. Both pools are

> chlorinated, and it's (obviously) effecting my sinuses and lungs.

I

> would love an alternative. I'm planning to buy a wet suit as soon

> as I save up the money (next month?), but in the meantime . . . I

> love to swim, and want/need to train. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks much,

> Tina Bystrom

[Guest guest]

Yes, a couple thoughts...

 

First, I do not know of any ozone pools in the area, but would

certainly be curious. This topic has been discussed before (offline),

but not resolved.

 

Regarding chlorine, the stuff is TOXIC! I've noticed the effects on

my body. While living in Hawaii, I did not swim in chlorine in

probably over 10 years, then when visiting California for my cousin's

wedding, spent time in a pool and hot tub, the next morning I awoke

with bad " bronchitis " . That was the first time I noticed the

corelation between chlorine and bronchitis. I've noticed the

relationship since, as well. I highly recommend avoiding chlorine and

using dechlorinating shower filters. The body will not have as much

toxins to remove and there will be less tissue damage and better hair

and skin!.

 

Regarding wet suits, I have a box of several wetsuits I pulled out of

my closet a couple days ago. I was going to sell them on ebay. It all

depends on your body size/type, as to whether they would fit you.

They are men's small. I have a set of farmer johns (1/4 " ) and a

thinner full lenth suit (faded, but works), and a " shorty " . An option

for us financially challenged (just depends on the fit!)

 

Jeff

 

 

>Does anyone know of Ozone-treated swimming pool in the area? I live

>in Kenmore, and am willing to drive a little to get there.

>

>I'm training for some open-water swims this summer, and have been

>swimming at the Northshore YMCA and Lynnwood Rec. Both pools are

>chlorinated, and it's (obviously) effecting my sinuses and lungs. I

>would love an alternative. I'm planning to buy a wet suit as soon

>as I save up the money (next month?), but in the meantime . . . I

>love to swim, and want/need to train. Any thoughts?

>

>Thanks much,

>Tina Bystrom

 

 

[Guest guest]

I do know that some people use a certain product in their hot tubs which keeps

it healthy and clean without the general chlorine and sanitizing chemicals.

This is a non-chemical/toxic product. This is to replace all your household

chemical/cleaners, body products, etc. I find it works wonders for me. Helps

balance ph and reduce acidosis. 182728.themastersmiracle.com.

 

-

Tina Bystrom

RawSeattle

Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:13 AM

[RawSeattle] Ozone (non-chlorine) Pool?

 

 

Does anyone know of Ozone-treated swimming pool in the area? I live

in Kenmore, and am willing to drive a little to get there.

 

I'm training for some open-water swims this summer, and have been

swimming at the Northshore YMCA and Lynnwood Rec. Both pools are

chlorinated, and it's (obviously) effecting my sinuses and lungs. I

would love an alternative. I'm planning to buy a wet suit as soon

as I save up the money (next month?), but in the meantime . . . I

love to swim, and want/need to train. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks much,

Tina Bystrom

 

 

[Guest guest]

> Regarding chlorine, the stuff is TOXIC! >>> spent time in a pool

and hot tub, the next morning I awoke

> with bad " bronchitis " .

 

 

I am so torn up about this. I have been a swimmer my whole life.

Interstingly (and not surprising) I swam in pools a lot as a kid,

and also had bronchitis a lot. Never made the connection.

 

At a year raw, my body is not about to tolerate the poison. I've

tried it a few times since January, and each time I end up sick. I

HATE this! As with so many things, why do " we " continue to use

chlorine when we know how toxic it is? And when there are several

other choices? It's really frustrating, and I'm pitching a bit of a

fit. I'll continue to search for alternatives, and workout in other

ways in the meantime (she says, grumbling . . .).

 

 

> Regarding wet suits, I have a box of several wetsuits I pulled out

of

> my closet a couple days ago. I was going to sell them on ebay. It

all

> depends on your body size/type, as to whether they would fit you.

> They are men's small. I have a set of farmer johns (1/4 " ) and a

> thinner full lenth suit (faded, but works), and a " shorty "

 

What brands are the suits, Jeff? I can look them up and see if the

sizing might work for me. I am still in the process of losing body

weight/size (now slower than at first), and am pretty sure I'll go

down another couple of sizes before all is said and done. Of

course, swimming is part of that process, so I'd like to find a suit

I can wear now, even if I have to get another one later.

 

Thanks,

Tina

[Guest guest]

>I HATE this! As with so many things, why do " we " continue to use

>chlorine when we know how toxic it is? And when there are several

>other choices? It's really frustrating, and I'm pitching a bit of a

>fit. I'll continue to search for alternatives, and workout in other

>ways in the meantime (she says, grumbling . . .).

 

Unfortunately, as with many things, it may require serious

litigation, or threatened litigation, for things to change. They are

trying to " fight " " bacteria " , etc. (on our behalf). I'm sure chorine

is believed to be the cheapest in the short run (but at what expense

in the long run? people don't understand the connection to disease.)

 

>What brands are the suits, Jeff? I can look them up and see if the

>sizing might work for me. I am still in the process of losing body

>weight/size (now slower than at first), and am pretty sure I'll go

>down another couple of sizes before all is said and done. Of

>course, swimming is part of that process, so I'd like to find a suit

>I can wear now, even if I have to get another one later.

 

One brand (the 1/4 inch farmer johns, with separate top) is a

Parkway. It is probably too stiff for swimming. The one-piece

surfer's suit (with the zipper in back) - I am not sure of the brand.

It says size 16. I't basicaly equivelent of a men's small. I don't

know what type of sizing that is. The shortie has the name stamped

on it " Harvies of Hawaii " .

 

Jeff

 

 

[Guest guest]

> One brand (the 1/4 inch farmer johns, with separate top) is a

> Parkway. It is probably too stiff for swimming. The one-piece

> surfer's suit (with the zipper in back) - I am not sure of the

brand.

> It says size 16. I't basicaly equivelent of a men's small. I don't

> know what type of sizing that is. The shortie has the name

stamped

> on it " Harvies of Hawaii " .

 

 

Hmmm . . . swimming wetsuits are different than surfing ones . . .

think I'll keep looking for the former. Thanks for the info, though.

 

Tina

[Guest guest]

I am a member of the Allstar fitness club in West

Seattle . The water in the pool consists of a mix of

bromine and chlorine unless it has changed since

asking. So i wonder if the Woodenville site has

anything different. You could give them a call to find

out.

Best of luck! John

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

When we joined the Woodinville site last October they told us there

was no chlorine. I should probably ask again to verify. But I take

my 2 1/2 and 4 year old children there and there is no chlorine

smell at all on them. Also not noticing any asthma reaction, which

we have encountered the last 2 chlorine exposures with my 4 year

old. So the water at this site is pretty mild, IMO.

 

I'm sure they will be happy to give a tour and discuss details of

the pool. They are new and still working to get clients, so are

pretty accomadating.

 

Best,

Miti

RawSeattle , john yesberger <jyesberger>

wrote:

> I am a member of the Allstar fitness club in West

> Seattle . The water in the pool consists of a mix of

> bromine and chlorine unless it has changed since

> asking. So i wonder if the Woodenville site has

> anything different. You could give them a call to find

> out.

> Best of luck! John

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

> I am a member of the Allstar fitness club in West

> Seattle . The water in the pool consists of a mix of

> bromine and chlorine unless it has changed since

> asking. So i wonder if the Woodenville site has

> anything different. You could give them a call to find

> out.

 

 

Thanks, John. Actually, after reading Miti's post, I called the

Woodinville Allstar. The said they used primariy Ozonation, with

some chlorine shock treatments. So, I went out there (with my

daughter, and my fingers crossed), for a tour and a test swim.

Turns out they do chlorinate it in addition to the ozonation, but at

a much lower ppm than most other pools (about 1-1/2 as opposed to 2-

1/2). I was disappointed to learn there was even that much, but

took the test swim anyway. It was far less nasty than the ususal.

I couldn't really smell it, it didn't sting my sinuses, and I don't

smell like chlorine after the fact (nor does my daughter's hair, and

she didn't wear a cap). That's reassuring, anyway. My skin isn't

really itchy or dry, either. I got a 7-day pass and plan to check

it out a couple more times this week before deciding whether or not

to join. Meanwhile, I'll keep looking for even better alternatives.

 

Thanks, all, for your input/info on this. If you hear of anything

else out there, please let me know. I e-mailed the contact person

for the PNW Master Swimmers. Maybe he's heard of something.

 

Cheers,

Tina

[Guest guest]

> When we joined the Woodinville site last October they told us

there

> was no chlorine. I should probably ask again to verify. But I take

> my 2 1/2 and 4 year old children there and there is no chlorine

> smell at all on them. Also not noticing any asthma reaction, which

> we have encountered the last 2 chlorine exposures with my 4 year

> old. So the water at this site is pretty mild, IMO.

 

I did take a tour yesterday, and talked with the lifeguard. He said

they use 1-1/2ppm of chlorine at all times, and that there is a

sensor in the back, so when the pool use goes up, so does the amount

of chlorine being pumped in. Still, I got in the pool just after

the pool use went from 5 to 25, and I had no chlorine smell on me,

nor could I feel it in my sinuses or taste it. It's still there,

apparently, but it may be a low enough level to live with (for your

kid's asthma, and for me while I'm training indoors). I'm going to

go a couple more times this week.

 

Thanks for the recommendation, Miti. Hopefully this will be the

solution for me.