Chlorine shortage drives prices up

[marmar]

As temperatures rise, more people might flock to the pool this summer, but nationwide chlorine shortages might impact the fun.

Chlorine supply is low after a 2020 fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana that produces much of the nation’s chlorine tablets. Company officials say the plant is currently being rebuilt.

Consumers might notice chlorine is harder to find and costs more money. Experts are urging consumers not to buy more chlorine than what they need.

The City of El Paso is feeling the impact too. Two of the city’s pools require the type of chemical now in short supply, Grandview Swimming Pool and Pavo Real Swimming Pool. The city first relied on stockpiled supplies when the shortage first hit, but those supplies have now dwindled. ................(more)

https://kvia.com/news/el-paso/2021/05/31/chlorine-shortage-drives-prices-up/

[3catwoman3]

1. Back in the late 1960s, my high school switched from...

...chlorine for the school pool to bromine, because it was less expensive. They ended up switching back because the bromine turned the water a weird, murky green color that was very off-putting.

[Midnight Writer]

2. In the last two weeks, three of my nearest neighbors put in above ground pools.

Seems to be a trend.

[GoodRaisin]

3. Glad I've got my salt generator. It's making chlorine like crazy.

Think I might buy a spare if they aren't already gone.