by Rhode Island Sea Grant | May 15, 2018 | Coastal Communities, News
That “pool” smell that may trigger fond memories for some while nauseating others isn’t from chlorine. It’s from chloramines, chemicals formed from chlorine reacting with other elements, such as ammonia—a component of sweat and urine. Bad news for avid pool-goers....
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jan 15, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
Narragansett Bay was reported last summer to be the cleanest it’s been in the last 150 years, an announcement that was met with acclaim by many but also with consternation by others. The controversy was the focus of a recent symposium at the University of Rhode Island...
