This sand will likely contain many chlorine and/or bromine salts as well as
decomposed organic matter. It probably is not outright toxic but it may
irritate sensitive skin and the dust generated from it may also have health
concerns. If when you redampen it you smell pool smells, it surely is not
pure.

If you must, use it for the kitty litter or save it for winter ice
treatment. It may also not be suitable for concrete mixing due to the salts
but would be fine as underlayment for patio pavers.





"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message
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In article 7Z%gg.1970$qo4.495@trndny05,
"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:

wrote in

I'm going to replace the sand in my swiming pool filter. I wonder if
it's safe to reuse those sand for kids' sand box? I suppose if it's
safe to swim in the water that filtered by the sand, it should be safe
to play with it. Any ideas?


The purpose of the sand is to remove impurities so the water is safe to
swim
in. So, do you want your kids to playing the impurities in the sand?

Especially when you add a few years of left over chemicals that were
used to help get rid of the above mentioned impurities.