Outdoor pool scandal in Ronneburg: Ms. poisoned by chlorine drink!

Outdoor pool scandal in Ronneburg: Ms. poisoned by chlorine drink!

in Ronneburg, in the Greiz district, an incident in the outdoor pool caused excitement. A 42-year-old woman may have suffered poisoning after consuming an alcoholic drink that was apparently contaminated with chlorine. According to MDR, the woman bought the drink on Sunday afternoon at the outdoor pool kiosk. Shortly after enjoyment, she complained about strong burning senses in the throat and nausea and was then medical care and taken to a hospital. The criminal police have now started the investigation to clarify how exactly the chlorine could get into the drink.

The affected kiosk was temporarily closed, while the investigators do not assume a conscious addition of the harmful substance. However, the incident raises questions, since chlorine can be dangerous in higher concentrations and not only attacks mucous membranes, but can also cause health problems, as the [Gesundheit.de] (https://www.gesundheit.de/gesundheit/chlor-schwimfbad-gefaehrlich- ID213631/) describes). In children in particular, excessive chlorine exposure can lead to bronchitis and respiratory diseases. Interestingly, the limit for chlorine in swimming pools in Germany is set to one milligrams per liter of water to minimize health risks.

A look at Rome

During this incident in Ronneburg caused a sensation, a similar incident in Rome makes headlines. As reported [20 minutes] (https://www.20min.ch/story/schwimmbad-in-rom-zu-chlor-im-wasser-Kind-9-lying-on-intensity station-103357998), five children in the Borghesiana swimming pool suffered chlorine poisoning. On June 3, 2025, after about an hour and a half games in the water, they appeared with symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness and general malaise. A nine -year -old boy even had to go to the intensive care unit. The incident was caused by excessive chlorine, which escaped from a hose and formed a yellow layer on the water surface. The police have initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances while the swimming pool was closed after an inspection.

chlorine is often used in swimming pools to disinfection to prevent the formation of germs in the damp climate. The correct dosage is crucial. In addition, chloramins that arise with organic fabrics when the chlorine reaction is reacted to and lead the mucous membranes and lead to reddened eyes. Children in particular are susceptible to the harmful effects of chlorine and its by -products.

It should be noted that both in Ronneburg and in Rome the health of guests in swimming pools was endangered by improper use of chlorine. The question arises how such incidents can be avoided in the future to ensure the safety of swimming pool visitors.