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Step Into Swim Celebrates Program Partnerships in Mission to Create More Swimmers

PHTA celebrated key partnerships with Fluidra, Hayward, and Heritage Pool Supply Group this past week at NESPA's Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.

January 27, 2023

Three People Rescued After Tesla Crashes Into Pool

The vehicle hit the gas instead of the brakes due to distracting weather, causing the Tesla to go through a retaining wall and into the pool.

January 12, 2023

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Cracking the Pool Barrier Code

Residential pool fencing can help with drowning prevention and increase water safety.

November 29, 2022

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Tips on How to Prepare Your Pool for Hurricane Season

Hurricane Nicole is expected to make landfall on Florida’s East Coast early Thursday morning. Here's how pool professionals can prepare swimming pools safely.

November 8, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole cone of uncertainty as of 10 a.m. Nov. 8, 2022.

Deadly RWI: Legionellosis

Explore past cases of Legionellosis, a deadly RWI, and what to do if an outbreak occurs.

October 13, 2022

Legionnaires’ Disease is caused by inhaling airborne droplets of water in which bacteria has not been killed. The Legionella bacteria grow slowly at temperatures under 61 degrees Fahrenheit, but thrive when the temperature is between 90 and 106 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Guidance for Commercial Aquatic Venues

A free resource to help commercial aquatic venues assess the impact of Hurricane Ian and get ready for the storms yet to come.

October 5, 2022

Hurricane Season

Setting the Standard to Save Lives

When it comes to drowning prevention, the Model Aquatic Health Code offers more than meets the eye.

July 5, 2022

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to Become Law in Maryland

The code will strengthen pool and spa safety and efficiency statewide.

June 9, 2022

6 Water Safety Tips to Help Save a Life This Summer

May 31, 2022

National Water Safety Month Ginc

PHTA Encourages Support of the VGB Pool & Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

The act allocates funding for grants that can be used for swim lessons, enforcing pool and spa safety laws, as well as educating communities about drowning and entrapment dangers.

May 31, 2022

POOLCORP Partners With YMCAs for "A Splash of Joy"

May 26, 2022

PHTA Announces Publication of New Standard for Elevated Pools, Spas and Other Aquatic Venues

May 17, 2022

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Gas Pool Heat: Clouds on the Horizon

California and its Air Resources Board ruling casts doubt on the long-term future of gas pool heaters in California.

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Handling Pool and Spa Chemicals

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Students, Parents Urge Virginia's Largest School District to Provide More Athletic Trainers

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Lessons From the Pandemic

Pegasus Products Celebrates 40 Years

Pegasus Products Celebrates 40 Years

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