Hygienist Monona Rossol on Swimming Pools

WNYC News | Jul 13, 2010

According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms found in recreational water in the United States sicken thousands of people every year, and even result in deaths. Leonard Lopate speaks with chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol about the protozoa, amoebas and other things that love to go swimming with us. Monona is also founder and president of Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety.

Listen to the whole interview:

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