Abstract: A whirlpool system includes a basin defined by basin walls; a pipe system including a central conduit and nozzles coupled to the central conduit and situated in the basin walls and having nozzle outlets directed to the basin; a pressure generator coupled to the central conduit for supplying the nozzles with water and/or air; a mist generator for generating a fluid mist under influence of temperature at normal atmospheric pressure; and an intake conduit coupling the mist generator to the central conduit in a zone of the pressure generator for disinfecting the pipe system and the basin.