On Sun, 31 May 2009 14:24:01 EDT, nanzi wrote:

I think I read that there is something dangerous eye & eye ailment-
wise possible from going under water. They said to be sure and wash
well immediately. My DH had to do some underwater work a few years
ago,but he did hose down right away. His biggest problem was the
slippery bottom and getting a foothold to get out. We finally had to
give him a rope to pull with til he could hoist himself over the edge
of the 18" raised pond - 3 ft middle depth. Darn stone got lodged in
the bottom drain return hose. We still do not have it our, couldn't
get it even with a snake.
nan in de

I don't know about eyes, but any body of water/pond with snails can carry
the parasite that causes swimmer's itch. Rinsing well is the way to take
care of it. Always good to use those water proof band aides if one has cuts
or owies, especially on their hands while doing anything in the pond.
~ jan
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