How to eliminate the chlorine smell in swimming pools? Salher introduces new ozone water treatment solutions

Many of the discomforts associated with indoor swimming pools, including the characteristic chlorine smell, eye irritation and respiratory discomfort, are not caused by chlorine itself but by chloramines, compounds formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter introduced by bathers. Because ozonation reduces chlorine demand, it also significantly reduces chloramine formation, improving indoor air quality. This represents a direct benefit for competitive swimmers, athletes, regular users of heated pools and facility staff alike.

In spas, jacuzzis, hydrotherapy pools and thermal circuits, where users remain in contact with warm water for extended periods, reducing residual chemicals creates a noticeably more comfortable experience for both the skin and the respiratory system. In these environments, water quality is an essential part of the overall customer experience.

Ozone is particularly effective against microorganisms that show greater resistance to conventional chlorination and does not generate disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs), some of which are classified as potentially carcinogenic. These characteristics make ozone an ideal solution for facilities operating under strict sanitary regulations and for applications with high organic loads, such as water parks.

Lower chemical consumption, reduced deterioration of surfaces and equipment caused by prolonged chlorine exposure, and the elimination of chemical storage and handling requirements all contribute to lower operating costs and improved efficiency. In addition, ozone offers clear environmental benefits. It is generated on-site from oxygen and naturally decomposes back into oxygen after completing the disinfection process, leaving no harmful residues.

Spain’s Royal Decree 742/2013, which establishes the technical and health standards for swimming pools, explicitly recognizes ozone as an approved disinfection method. When combined with a minimal chlorine dosage to provide the required residual disinfectant in the pool, ozone treatment fully complies with current regulatory requirements while significantly improving water quality.