Health · August 25, 2021 · 5 min read

Chlorine Cant Kill Cryptosporidium

A look at why Cryptosporidium is difficult for chlorine pools and how hydrodynamic cavitation is presented by Aquastaser.

The Silent Killer in Chlorine Pools

Chlorine is widely used for pool sanitizing, but swimmers increasingly question the health effects of chlorine exposure, including dry hair, itchy skin, breathing problems, and longer-term concerns.

Why Crypto Matters

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can cause cryptosporidiosis. Its outer shell allows it to survive outside a host and makes it tolerant to chlorine disinfection.

The Chlorine Problem

Public health guidance can call for hyper-chlorination after crypto exposure. Aquastaser’s original article argues that this adds more chemicals to a pool experience many families already want to reduce.

The Aquastaser View

Aquastaser presents hydrodynamic cavitation as the core process behind its patented device. Founder Rich Wambsgans is quoted on the old site saying the science behind cavitation can transform sewage into grey water and can be used to clean swimming pools.

What Buyers Should Do

Pool owners comparing sanitation methods should look closely at circulation, filter health, pool condition, and the kind of support they want before changing systems.