How do you know if public pools are safe? Here’s what we learned

COLUMBIA, S.C. — There are more than a thousand public pools in the Midlands, and they’re a popular way to beat the heat.

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) tells us what’s being done to keep those pools clean and safe.

SCDES says public pools are inspected twice during the summer season. Pools open year-round, like those at resorts, are checked once each quarter…

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