(Overland Park, Ks) – The National Water Safety Month Coalition—comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and the World Waterpark Association (WWA)—invites all stakeholders to participate in the month-long celebration of National Water Safety Month this May. National Water Safety Month is an …
Working around swimming pools presents a unique combination of hazards, and electricity is one of the most serious. Pool professionals regularly deal with pumps, heaters, lighting systems, automation panels, and other electrical components—all in close proximity to water. This combination significantly increases the risk of electrical shock, burns, and even fatal incidents. Understanding and following …
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Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four in the United States. Yet for many years, the topic of drowning prevention was considered taboo in the pool industry. That narrative is changing, thanks to the work of organizations like Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS) and advocates like Casey McGovern, …
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There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a dull, stained pool surface turn bright and clean again after a good acid wash. It’s like hitting the reset button on a pool that’s seen better days. But as any seasoned pool pro knows, this powerful process comes with some serious risks. Acid washing uses muriatic acid (hydrochloric …
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Smart tech is changing how we protect our pools. In 2025, the latest generation of swim safety systems is more advanced, more accurate, and more essential than ever before. With AI-driven cameras, smarter sensors, and always-connected alerts, pool owners now have access to tools that can significantly reduce the risk of drownings—without compromising the way …
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BIG NEWS! The Florida Building Commission Voted Unanimously to Keep Single Wire Swimming Pool Bonding in the 2026 Florida Building Code. Sarasota, FL — December 10, 2025 — On Tuesday, December 9, the Florida Building Commission unanimously and unequivocally voted to keep the single wire bonding loop method of Bonding Swimming pools and spas in the Florida Building Code …
(Clemson, SC.) Following the positive news regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on products from India, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile renews its call for anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on tiles from India that have been illegally dumped in the U.S. market. This dumping has harmed the American tile manufacturing industry, as confirmed …
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(Alexandria, Va.) – The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announces its support of the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act (VGBA), which was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, by U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz …
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