Résumé
One hundred school aged swimmers were selected, interviewed and examined for symptoms and signs of infection and/or irritation. Stool and urine samples as well as swimming pool water, floor water and articles swab samples were collected from analysis and/or culture. From the results obtained, it was concluded that chemical irritation of the mucous membranes and skin due to hyperchlorination of the pool water was the most common striking health problem. With proper maintenance and obey of the health instructions swimming pool will be quite safe when used. Therefore, the followings were recommended: Proper adjustment of chlorination of the pool water, strict application of the pool health instructions by all swimmers, health education of swimmers and parents about the importance of changing the unhealthful practices, periodic chemical and microbial analysis of the pool water and its surroundings to make sure that it is safe and nonhazardous