As homeowners start to prep swimming pools for the season, they will face a widespread chlorine shortage. In some parts of the country, pool supply stores have imposed quantity restrictions. In other ...

A fire at a chemical plant and a pandemic-driven boom in the construction of backyard pools are the causes of a nationwide shortage of chlorine tablets, experts say. Panic buying could make it worse.

The smell of chlorine could be more elusive than usual this summer. That's because the swimming pool industry is grappling with a chlorine shortage that has caused prices of the chemical to soar, ...