Pool smells like chlorine and eyes burn

Pool smells like chlorine and eyes burn. A strong chlorine smell often points to chloramines and contamination, not simply too much good chlorine.

What this page covers

• Measure pH, free and combined chlorine
• Do not lower sanitizer blindly
• Improve ventilation and filtration
• Reduce bather load, sweat and cosmetics

Related Czech source

Bazén smrdí chlorem a pálí oči: chloraminy, pH a co změřit jako první