Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk.
If you are a swimming pool owner who is still trying to decide whether to cover your swimming pool for the winter months, it’s not too late. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death in children four years old and younger.
pHroblem? Best Practices for Balancing pH. In aquatics facilities, pH is the most critical element of water balance. If you’re like most commercial pool operators,
ALWAYS supervise children when they are in or around your pool or any water environment (stream, bath tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills your child has acquired and no matter how shallow the water.
Know your swimming limits and stay within them. Don’t try to keep up with a stronger skilled swimmer or encourage others to keep up with you. Keep an eye on weaker swimmers—if they appear tired, encourage them to get out of the water and rest.
People will often complain of burning, itching eyes after spending some time in a swimming pool.
Swimming Pool Rules The pool is an excellent place to spend your summers. There’s the sun, the toys and the refreshing drinks with the tiny little umbrellas. Oh, and lest we forget — the water! However, pools can also be dangerous for our dogs. Not all dogs are good swimmers and some breeds like the bulldogmay …
Millions of us enjoy warm weather every year by swimming in our backyard pools and relaxing in hot tubs. Tragically though, over 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools each year. The American Red Cross suggests owners make pool safety their priority by following these guidelines: Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Completely surround …
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While I would much rather swim in a natural lake or the sea for that matter, I rarely turn down the opportunity to jump in a pool, especially on a hot summer day! Even though most pools are overloaded with chlorine and chemicals, I love to swim and don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. That …
Two luxury outdoor chairs near an inground swimming pool with a high-end wooden pool fence in the background For most inground swimming pools, a fence is a must. In fact, in many cases, it’s literally a must, as local laws may require you to have a fence around your pool for safety reasons. However, fences …
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