Some people get red eyes from swimming, not drinking. That’s because chlorine turns into chloramines when it hits sweat and pee. Yes, pool pee makes it worse. Gross, but true.
Drinking chlorine water can also make your breath smell like a janitor’s closet. Not a great date perfume. But hey, it’s memorable.
One more quirky detail: chlorine can bleach your clothes. If you spill pool water on a dark shirt, you might get a tie-dye effect. It’s not fashion-forward.
Should You Ever Try It?
No. Please don’t. This is not a dare challenge. Drinking chlorine water is like licking a battery—it could be done, but why would you?
If you do accidentally swallow some, drink fresh water. Eat something bland. Wait it out. You’ll be fine and will probably win the “dumbest thing I did today” award.
And if you see a friend drinking pool water? Laugh at them. Then give them a juice box. They’ve earned it.
