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COVID-19 Update

As the regulations surrounding COVID-19 continue to change, it is important to stay up to date with recent events in the industry.

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CPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safety Grants

The money will assist jurisdictions in reducing deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapment incidents in pools and spas.

Treatment Guidelines for Display Spas Released

In response to the North Carolina Legionnaires outbreak, both the CDC and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has released guidelines for treating water in temporary event displays.

Final Report Says Hot Tubs “Most Likely” Source of NC Legionella Outbreak

Investigators speculated the Legionella could have been in source water or present in the plumbing of the tubs, but that conditions at the fair promoted growth of the pathogen.

The Davis Event Center at the N.C. Mountain State Fair, which housed the hot tub display suspected of causing the Legionella outbreak.

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.

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.

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