Chlorinated water is important for keeping our drinking water and pools safe, but it can harm the environment if not handled properly. When released into nature, chlorine from swimming pools and its byproducts can be harmful to fish and other aquatic life, disrupting their health and habitat.
 
Chlorinated water damages the skin and gills of frogs and fish by causing chemical burns, making it difficult for them to breath. It is important to neutralize pool water with treatment products available at local retailers or let pool water sit for 4 days when water is safe to drain.
 
It is necessary for hot tub and pool owners to ensure that water enters the stormwater system without harmful chemicals. The water off our lawns and roads ultimately goes into our creeks and the North Saskatchewan River, let's ensure these resources stay healthy for all.

Example of connecting one end of a garden hose to the hot tub and releasing the water in the basement drain with the end of the hose. 

We appreciate those pool and hot tub owners who are properly disposing of their water. Thank you for your efforts to protect our water and aquatic wildlife.