Bathing season 2025: How to protect yourself from germs in the water!

Bathing season 2025: How to protect yourself from germs in the water!

The bathing season 2025 is in full swing in Lower Saxony. On April 15, the first outdoor pool, the Frisian pool in Weener, opened, and has been inviting swimming enthusiasts since then. But even if the water temperatures invite, bathers should pay attention to hygiene and safety. Experts warn of a variety of germs that can lurk in the water. Here is an overview of how you can best protect yourself from possible health risks.

Hygiene in swimming pools plays a central role in the health protection of bathers.

dangers in the water

But how do these germs get into the water? In many cases, human faeces that can be present in the water despite supposed hygiene are contaminated. These germs can lead to unpleasant diseases such as diarrhea, vomiting or even infections. E. coli in particular is at risk, which can lead to complaints such as bladder infections. Bavarian radio emphasizes that women with diabetes, pregnant and older women should carefully pay attention to hygiene.

In order to minimize the risk of diseases, it is advisable to consider some hygiene measures. This includes not only that you take a shower before and after bathing, but also not to show open wounds when bathing and dry thoroughly - especially between the toes to prevent foot fungus and other skin problems. In the wild, on the other hand, it is advisable to use bathing lakes only in monitored EU bathing waters whose water quality can be viewed in the Lower Saxony bathing water atlas.

complaints and allergies

Baden is not always risk -free. Chlorine allergies, albeit rarely, can irritate the skin and respiratory tract, especially in people with dry skin or asthmatics. That is why it is particularly advisable to visit outdoor pools or well -ventilated indoor pools to protect the mucous membranes. The signs of bathing leakatitis, which can be triggered by contact with parasite larvae, should not be underestimated. These may cause itchy rashes and need medical treatment if you should stop.

In order to ensure good water quality, swimming and bathing pools are continuously prepared and disinfected in the circulation. Environmental Bundesamt emphasizes that the legislation stipulates that water must be harmless to health and that it is regularly monitored by the health department.

How to do the best of your bathing season: Enjoy the warm days in the water, but always think of hygiene. With a little caution and the right precautionary measures, nothing stands in the way of a refreshing swimming day!