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Chlorine compounds used to disinfect pools react with organic substances such as sweat, urine, and personal care products introduced into pool water by users and results in the formation of disinfection byproducts. Trihalomethanes (THM), including chloroform and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations, were quantified using a two-stage process: determining initial THM and chloroform levels; then searching for a cheap and easy-to-use method to improve water quality. The method proposed here to limit THM and DOC concentrations in water is controlled showering. At three swimming pool facilities, chloroform concentrations (13.8 \u00b1 0.33 \u00b5g\/L, 15.5 \u00b1 0.44 \u00b5g\/L, and 13.9 \u00b1 0.06 \u00b5g\/L) were below the threshold concentration of 30 \u03bcg\/L. At a fourth facility, however, the chloroform concentration exceeded that threshold (40.7 \u00b1 9.68 \u03bcg\/L) when showering was not controlled. Those conditions improved after the introduction of a mandatory shower; concentrations of DOC, THMs, and chloroform all decreased. The chloroform concentration decreased to 29.4 \u00b1 3.8 \u03bcg\/L, the THM concentration was 31.3 \u00b1 3.9 \u03bcg\/L, and the DOC concentration was 6.09 \u00b1 0.05 mg\/L. Pilot tests were carried out at real facilities to determine whether the control of pre-swim hygiene was possible. 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