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Chemical Mishap Leads to Death of Restaurant Employee

A reminder to pool pros that the chemicals they work with everyday, when used incorrectly, can result in horrible consequences.

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Lethal Legionella Outbreak in North Carolina Linked to Hot Tub Display

A hot tub display at a state fair in North Carolina is suspected as the cause behind an outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease that has infected 141 people, hospitalized 94 and killed four people.

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16th WAHC Brings In Nearly 400 Attendees

The recent event, the first under the PHTA banner, continued to strengthen its legacy as a leading educational and networking conference for aquatics professionals.

Michigan Pool Refinisher Arrested for Dumping Waste in River

Police arrested a Michigan-based contractor on pollution charges that accuse him of dumping swimming pool waste into the Rocky River.

Photo credit: Rocky River Police Department

9-Year-Old Girl Dies from Pool Electrocution

A girl in Citrus Heights, Calif., died after coming into contact with a loose wire from a pool light that was under repair.

CYA and Chlorine in Plain Language

The CMAHC now recommends the ratio of cyanuric acid to free chlorine be reduced from 45-1 to 20-1. Here’s their explanation, in layman’s terms.

Lifeguard Shortage Threatens Pool Closures, Challenges Industry

The labor shortage, as well as changes to the J-1 Summer Work Visa Program, are causing closures and limiting hours of operation for public pools.

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World's Largest Swimming Lesson Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The 2019 World's Largest Swimming Lesson will take place on Thursday, June 20.

Poisonous Toads Invade Florida Pools

Wildlife in the pool is a common nuisance, but when you're dealing with thousands of toads encroaching on pools and homes, it's a disaster.

New Guidelines Advise Swim Lessons Begin at Age 1

With drowning the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. for children ages one through four, the AAP released new guidelines recommending kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one.

CMAHC Launches New Study on Air Quality at Public Pools

The goal of the study is to determine how aquatic facility operators can better prevent the buildup of disinfection byproducts and support swimmer health.

Unlicensed FL Contractor Causes Popped Pool

A Tampa family's pool popped out of the ground after they hired an unlicensed contractor to do renovation work.

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