http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/04/01/the-hidden-danger-from-whirlpool-baths.aspxA new study shows that whirlpool bathtubs are a breeding ground for bacteria. More than 40 samples were tested from both private and hotel whirlpool tubs, and each one exhibited some amount of microbial growth. Fecal Bacteria in 95 Percent The researchersenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)