AQUA EditorsNewsThis Week in COVIDThis past week found the PHTA team focusing on state and federal issues, expanded communications, and public health outreach. Read the organization's update below:May 7, 2020NewsPool and Hot Tub Reopening GuidanceVirtually all public aquatic facilities in the country have been closed by state executive order due to COVID-19. As a number of states and local jurisdictions have or are in the process of issuing directives easing stay-at-home restrictions, PHTA has created a guide of practical tips to consider when reopening an aquatic facility.May 7, 2020ServiceThe Effects of Increasing pH in Pool/Spa WaterIn the April issue of AQUA, the members of onBalance (Que Hales, Doug Latta and Kim Skinner) wrote a piece arguing that, for pool and spa water, a hard upper pH limit of 8.0 is overly restrictive. They claimed there should not be a wasteful mandate for closing down swimming pools when the pH is 8.0 to 8.5. We received this very well-considered response from commercial aquatics consultant Richard Young:May 7, 2020Community NewsLatham Pool Products Appoints Kaushal Dhruv as CIOLatham Pool Products Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of inground residential swimming pools and accessories, is pleased to announce an addition to the senior leadership team. Kaushal Dhruv has been appointed to the position of chief information officer. An experienced executive, Kaushal will provide leadership and support to the information technology and project management team. He will report directly to Latham President and CEO Scott Rajeski.May 5, 2020Business BriefsNDPA Hosts Webinar With Safe Kids WorldwideSchools and childcare centers are currently closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, meaning kids of all ages will now be spending entire days at home. Toddlers are particularly full of energy and curious about everything, making them much more prone to accidents and requiring undivided attention throughout the day. Here are some tips that you can implement to make your home safer.May 5, 2020Business BriefsNDPA Promotes National Water Safety MonthIn recognition of the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the U.S. and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, the month of May is National Water Safety Month!May 5, 2020Business BriefsCelebrate May 2020 National Water Safety MonthThe need to educate consumers about safe water practices is more important than ever this year.May 5, 2020Community NewsNPC Names Rob Romano Vice ChairDuring its second-quarter board and committee meetings last week, the National Plasterers Council confirmed Rob Romano as the next vice chair of the NPC. Romano’s term begins immediately. He joins current NPC Chair Yvette Gammon of Gammon Pools, Inc., Immediate Past Chair Lee Valenzuela of New Image Pool Interiors, Treasurer Rob Burkett of Burkett’s Pool Plastering, Past Chair Scott McKenna of Gardner Pool Plastering and Members at Large to the Executive Committee Jay Eaton of Cal Plastering and Dave Schilli of Schilli Plastering Company.April 27, 2020NewsIntroducing the Coronavirus ToolkitTo help make it easier for you, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has created a toolkit to help with your recovery efforts.April 23, 2020NewsThis Week in COVID-19This past week, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance focused on state issues and continued communications, as well as working on its public health outreach. See the organization's COVID-19 update below:April 21, 2020Previous PagePage 49 of 233Next PageTop StoriesEducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfAhead of her Women of Water workshop at the PSP Expo in New Orleans, executive coach Dale Wilsher talks authentic leadership, confidence and knowing when to adapt — without becoming what everyone else wants you to be.Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersChemicalsPool Power PyramidBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)Sponsored ContentOne System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud
