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2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 2)

The second installment of the 2026 Awards of Excellence Gold winners showcases more standout projects recognized for exceptional design, craftsmanship and technical execution.

Luxury modern home with illuminated pool and manicured lawn at dusk, featuring HIA 2026 Gold Award of Excellence badge

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One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

RB Retail & Service Systems

Growing pool and spa businesses are trading disconnected software and manual processes for one cloud-based system that keeps teams, data and operations connected.

One System, No Sprawl: Why Growing Pool & Spa Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

Landmark Aquatic Brings Poolside Adventures Big-Impact, Small-Footprint Attractions Nationwide

Landmark Aquatic

The partnership pairs Poolside Adventures’ AquaClimb, AquaZip’N and AquaNinja FLX attractions with Landmark’s expansive nationwide reach and proven expertise in aquatic facility design, construction, renovation and maintenance.

Turquoise pool hoist with Aquazion branding at a resort pool with palm trees and lounging areas

Darlly Filtration Partners With The Grit Game to Bring Private Label Pool Filter Cartridges to Florida, Texas and the Southeast

The Grit Game's reps will work with pool professionals market by market, starting with the filters each account moves most, the company says.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance News

PHTA and ICC Publish Updated PHTA-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance

A limited revision to ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2026 aligns the public pool and spa operations standard with PHTA’s water quality standard, giving operators a clearer, more coordinated resource.

Jerry King Cartoons: October 2026

Spooky season is here! Get in the mood with Jerry King’s latest cartoon, drawn exclusively for AQUA readers.

Cartoon illustration of a dungeon with a monster in a pool and two figures observing, captioned 'Fire bad. Pool good.'

2026 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners (Part 1)

Throughout October, we’re announcing the winners of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s prestigious Awards of Excellence. The first installment of Gold-winning projects pairs striking design with the technical skill and craftsmanship that bring each vision to life.

Luxury modern home with turquoise pool surrounded by mature trees and manicured landscaping, featuring 2026 Awards of Excellence gold badge

Landmark Aquatic Introduces AngelEye’s Algorithm-Based Drowning Detection Technology to U.S. Facilities

Landmark Aquatic

This partnership brings together Landmark’s expertise across aquatic facility design, construction, renovation and service — gained while supporting more than 500 aquatic facilities nationwide — with AngelEye’s drowning detection technology, developed and refined across hundreds of pools over more than 20 years.

Landmark Aquatic and Angel Eye Safe Waters logos in navy blue and red

King Technology Opens $17 Million St. Louis-Area Manufacuring and Distribution Center, Expanding Nationwide Operational Footprint

King Technology Inc.

The company is investing at least $17 million in the facility, which is expected to ultimately employ 40 workers in the next three years.

Group of business professionals at ribbon-cutting ceremony for King facility opening

Business Briefs

Leslie's Expected to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The anticipated filing follows an August regulatory filing in which Leslie's disclosed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a "going concern."

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance News

PHTA Opens Public Review Period for Revised PHTA-13 Water Conservation Standard

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance

PHTA invites industry professionals to review and comment on proposed updates to its water conservation efficiency standard for pools and spas.

What It Means to Be Named a Pentair Pool Pro

Past Pentair Pool Pro Award winners share what the recognition meant to them — and why this year’s nominees could be next to make their mark.

One Goal, Two Standards: How PHTA-6 and UL 1563 Were Harmonized

A look at how industry collaboration brought PHTA-6 and UL 1563 into alignment, creating clearer roles for portable spa construction, certification and installation.

Modern hot tub installed on a concrete patio beside a contemporary home with dark siding and large glass doors

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