If you're jumping into a <a href="https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/surface-water/recreation-health-advisories/" target="_blank">pool, pond or other cool body of water</a> during these hot days, how can you stay safe? Idaho Matters finds out the two big dangers are drowning and RWI's, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/swimmers/rwi.html" target="_blank">recreational water illnesses</a> caused by <a href="https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/idaho-officials-issue-health-warning-algae-blooms-brownlee-reservoir#stream/1" target="_blank">germs</a> or chemicals where you swim.

If you're jumping into a pool, pond or other cool body of water during these hot days, how can you stay safe? Idaho Matters finds out the two big dangers are drowning and RWI's, recreational water illnesses caused by germs or chemicals where you swim.

If you're jumping into a <a href="https://www.deq.idaho.gov/water-quality/surface-water/recreation-health-advisories/" rel="noopener noreferrer">pool, pond or other cool body of water</a> during these hot days, how can you stay safe?&nbsp;Idaho Matters&nbsp;finds out the two big dangers are drowning and&nbsp;RWI's,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/swimmers/rwi.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">recreational water illnesses</a>&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/idaho-officials-issue-health-warning-algae-blooms-brownlee-reservoir#stream/1" rel="noopener noreferrer">germs</a>&nbsp;or chemicals where you swim.

Getting In The Water This Summer? How To Be Safe.

Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va">Make a donation</a> to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique. Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app. Make a donation to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

Hosted by Gemma Gaudette on Boise State Public Radio News, this weekday public affairs podcast serves as a gathering place where ideas are shared, stories are told and conversations thrive. Whether you’re curious about local government, inspired by the arts or invested in your community, Idaho Matters is where the voices of Idaho come together to inform, engage and celebrate the people and places that make the Gem State unique.Send us your questions, comments or story ideas by emailing idahomatters@boisestate.edu or sending us a voicemail using the "Talk To Us" feature on the free Boise State Public Radio app.<a href="https://bit.ly/3IMs9Va" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make a donation</a> to support the Idaho Matters podcast today.

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