12 people treated after chemical spill in lazy river.

Dozen People Hospitalized After Chemical Spill in Lazy River

On Saturday, a chlorine incident at Club Westside, a family sports fitness club in Houston, sent twelve people to the hospital. According to KRTK-TV, the incident occurred in the lazy river at the club, which is owned by Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale.

The Houston Fire Department tweeted that they responded to a report of a chlorine spill in the lazy river pool area. Seven children and three adults were transported to the hospital, with some arriving by private vehicle.

Update on incident at 1200 Wilcrest – 12 people transported.

— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) June 25, 2023

Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena later tweeted that the situation was likely caused by over-chlorination and that it was under control. He emphasized the importance of managing pool chemicals and praised the quick response and transportation by the Houston Fire Department.

Incident is under control. Cause appears to be an over-chlorination of the pool(s)

Good work by @HoustonFire to quickly triage & transport people. 12 patients transported from the location

Exposure to over-chlorination can provoke asthma, nausea, skin & eye irritation https://t.co/iYDoZnWf8H

— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) June 25, 2023

No further reports have been issued regarding the conditions of those hospitalized.

Pool Chemical Safety

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Baruch Fertel emphasizes the importance of managing pool chemicals for safety. He advises adding chemicals to the water rather than the other way around to prevent dangerous reactions. Fertel’s advice aligns with the guidelines provided by the Cleveland Clinic.

Club Westside with the @CurrentSystems
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Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the water park on opening weekend ! pic.twitter.com/Dwl5sXPlIC

— Riverflow Pumps (@CurrentSystems) July 10, 2018

Poison.org provides tips for dealing with chlorine dangers in pools. When chlorine mixes with compounds from swimmers, it creates chloramines, which can cause skin and eye irritation. The site also warns about the respiratory tract irritation caused by chloramine gas. Indoor pools pose a higher risk due to limited ventilation.

Healthy water parks, pools, and splash parks don’t have a strong chemical smell. If you smell chlorine, it’s not healthy. #pool #swimming pool #safety #poolsafety pic.twitter.com/CIggmP6MAl

— Tahiti’s Breeze (@s_tahiti) August 22, 2022

It is crucial to prioritize pool safety and follow proper chemical handling procedures to prevent incidents like this one.

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