Stay Safe This Summer Around Water | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Swimming safely this summer means checking pool chemistry and staying clean—health inspectors are watching chlorine levels and cleanliness, and pools with debris or off chemistry can get shut down. Don’t swallow pool water, skip swimming if you’re sick or have an open wound, and shower up before jumping in. And for mosquitoes? Alabama’s heat speeds up their breeding, and they love flower pot saucers, bird baths, and gutters—so dump standing water after storms. Simple habits: check pool scores, cover cuts, stay home when ill, and clear puddles. Let’s make this summer healthy. Listen in…