What To Do If You Accidently Drink Pool Water? [Answered!]


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Accidentally drinking pool water is one of the most dreadful things that can happen to anyone. You will quickly find yourself in a sticky situation when you realize that you have ingested something that is neither safe nor healthy. Luckily, there are solutions but you have to be quick since time is running out. Here is a short guide on what to do if you accidentally drank pool water.

Take A Deep Breath.

The first thing you need to do if you have accidentally consumed pool water is to take a deep breath. This will help you collect your thoughts and make a quick decision whether to throw up the water or continue drinking it. A good rule of thumb is to throw up everything that you have eaten/drank in the last 24 hours and see what is coming back up. You may also want to take a quick walk around the house or get in a quick shower to clear the toxins from your body. Don’t drink the water while you are in this state of mind otherwise you might make the wrong decision and end up doing more harm than good. So take your time, collect your thoughts, and do what is best for you.

Make A List Of Everything That You Have To Do.

Once you have decided to drink the pool water, the next thing to do is to make a list of everything that you have to do. You will need to contact your parents, your doctor, your dentist, and anyone else who might be able to help you out. If possible, make a list of everyone who might have some leads or suggestions on how to get help. This might include local law enforcement, your neighbors, or even a friend or family member. By making a list of everything, you will ensure that you don’t forget anything and that you don’t rush into any decisions which could have disastrous consequences. So take your time, make a list of everything, and don’t forget about it ever again.

Contact Law Enforcement.

The next thing to do if you have accidentally consumed pool water is to contact law enforcement. Depending on where you are, there may be legal requirements regarding the cleanliness of the water source in your area. If you suspect that there is something wrong, then it is best to call local law enforcement to request their assistance in cleaning up the pool. Even though there is probably not a great deal of harm from ingesting pool water, it is still considered a health issue and the last thing you need is for the law to come down on you. So contact your local law enforcement, telling them that you have accidentally drunk pool water and that you would like them to come and clean it up for you. This is especially important if you are near a body of water such as a lake or stream. Even though there are probably not many toxins in the water, the fact that it comes from an unfiltered source means that it may still contain some organisms which could make you sick. So don’t worry, just contact your local law enforcement and let them know what happened.

Seek Medical Help.

If you are still deciding whether to continue drinking the pool water or not, the next thing to do is to seek medical help. Depending on how long it has been since you drank the water and how severe your symptoms are, you may want to consider whether or not to go to the hospital. If you do decide to go to the hospital, then you should do so immediately since time is of the essence. Do not delay seeking medical assistance since the longer you wait the more likely it is that the symptoms will become more serious or even life-threatening.

Evaluate The Risk Vs. The Benefits.

Once you have decided that you want to throw up the water that you accidentally drank, the next thing to do is to evaluate the risk vs. the benefits. It is important to recognize that although the water may taste delicious and seem completely harmless, it could still contain pathogens which could make you sick. Even if you do not get sick, there are still risks associated with drinking the water which you should be aware of. If the risk of getting sick in the water is low but the benefits of consuming the water are high, then you might want to go ahead and try it out. If none of the risks are particularly high and there is plenty of water to drink, then it might be a wise decision to keep drinking it despite any risks that might be associated with the water. Everyone’s situation is different and you should not be afraid to try out something new if you think that it could help you out in some way.

Avoid Getting Sick.

The last thing you want to do if you have accidentally drunk water from a pool is to get sick. Once you get sick, it is quite likely that you will continue to get sick since you already have the antibodies which permit you to get sick. If you do end up getting sick, then this is a great opportunity to evaluate whether or not you should continue consuming the water since obviously you will feel worse if you do get sick compared to if you had just drank plain old tap water. If you think that you might get sick even if you have never been exposed to the organism which caused the infection then it might be smart not to drink the water. On the other hand, if you feel like you will never get sick again even though you might be a little more careful in ingesting the water, then there is no reason not to continue drinking it since the risks are relatively small. Just remember to always check for signs of pathogens in the water before you drink it and try not to get sick if at all possible. This will help you avoid putting yourself in a situation where you might need to throw up the water that you accidentally drank.

Hopefully, this article gave you a good idea of what to do if you drank pool water accidentally. Depending on how long it has been since you drank the water and how serious your symptoms are, you may want to consider whether or not to continue consuming it. Just remember to always check for signs of pathogens in the water before you drink it and try not to get sick if at all possible. These steps will help ensure that you get the most from your pool experience without any risks to your health. So have fun, enjoy yourself, and remember to drink responsibly!

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