Protecting Families from West Nile Virus: Pool Care Is Essential
The West Nile Virus is currently a cause for concern in various regions across the United States, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighting mosquitoes as the primary mode of transmission. Despite pools and stagnant water sources often being underestimated in their role in virus transmission, understanding the facts about West Nile Virus and its mosquito connection is of utmost importance. Experts emphasize that neglected pools can contribute to the spread of West Nile Virus and recommend proper maintenance of swimming pools and standing water bodies as the most effective way to mitigate this problem and safeguard families.
Read full storyElderly Modesto Man May Have Died While Cleaning His Pool
In the midst of a scorching heatwave, the Modesto community mourns the loss of 81-year-old resident Robert Madruga, whose unfortunate passing serves as a solemn reminder of the hazards posed by intense heat, especially while cleaning swimming pools. Authorities suspect that Mr. Madruga was cleaning his pool when the incident occurred.
Read full story"Eat The Rich" News Targets Pool Owners But Doesn't Tell The Complete Story
The media recently reported on a study published in the journal Nature Sustainability, which discussed the impact of the wealthy population's excessive use of water in urban areas. The study focused on Cape Town in South Africa, but the authors suggest that their findings are relevant to other cities with high inequality, including those that have faced serious water shortages due to droughts and overconsumption in the past two decades.
Read full storySwiss Firm Makes Doomsday Bunker For The Elite 1%
The characters in the AMC series The Walking Dead most assuredly wish they would have stumbled across this doomsday bunker that comes with not one but two swimming pools. Whether you believe the end is near or not, in today's uncertain world, the prospect of natural disasters, political instability, and pandemics has created a desire for safe and secure living areas. One company, in particular, is betting that if you're looking to ride out the apocalypse in style, you'll want a luxury bunker.
Read full storyShark Tank Fire Hose a Big Miss With Safety Experts
The FireFighter1 swimming pool fire hose was featured on the popular television show Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors in the hopes of landing a deal. The FireFighter1 swimming pool fire hose was a hit on the show and won over the Sharks, resulting in a profitable investment. However, whether or not the product will be popular with consumers remains to be seen.
Read full storyFlorida Online Retailer Weathering Rising Rents Just Fine
In recent years, the Florida retail industry has faced numerous challenges, and 2023 will be no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the swimming pool industry in particular, with many retailers closing, foot traffic decreasing, and sales decreasing. In addition to these challenges, retailers have been contending with an increasingly competitive environment and rising costs to rent retail space. Consequently, inflation has certainly increased the cost of running a traditional brick-and-mortar store.
Read full storySwimming Pool Owners Prepare For Holiday Freeze
Pool owners all over the United States are preparing for the holiday season's record low temperatures and the risks they pose. The potential for their pool to freeze over is a major cause for alarm for pool owners during this cold spell. More than 1.5 million people in the US are without power right now. There is a "historic winter storm" affecting a large portion of the United States.
Read full storyAquarium Explodes at Radisson Blu in Berlin
This morning, the headline across social media was "AQUARIUM EXPLODES!" The gigantic aquarium in the lobby of the Radisson Blu hotel ruptured on Friday, dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of water, tropical fish, and debris into Berlin's frigid streets.
Read full storyChina Sets World Record For Highest Outdoor Pool
China now holds the title of "Highest Outdoor Pool in the World". Goettsch Partners, an architectural firm based in Chicago, have completed the construction of a new 1,322-foot-tall tower in Nanning, China. The crowning feature of the tower is an outdoor swimming pool that the architects claim is the highest in the world.
Read full storyHurricane Nicole Delivers a 2nd Round Knock Out to Pool Owners
Hurricane Nicole came as a complete surprise because of how uncommon hurricanes in November are. Most Floridians were still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian's devastation when Mother Nature sent a reminder that hurricane season isn't over just yet. Last night's landfall of Hurricane Nicole in Florida resulted in its rapid downgrade to a tropical storm, but not before it had killed two people from a fallen powerline and wreaked further havoc.
Read full storyCity of Houston Getting a World Class Surf Park
The city of Houston is in line for a brand-new surf park. Construction of HTX Surf, a world-class surf resort and destination, will get underway in the first half of 2023. A press release states that the new surf resort will be located in Generation Park, which is just 10 minutes from Bush Intercontinental Airport and sixty minutes from the bustling Houston metropolitan area.
Read full storyExperts Sounding Alarm Over Increasing Drowning Rates
Drowning prevention and reducing deaths associated with swimming pools go hand in hand. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) annual drowning report, child drowning deaths and nonfatal drowning injuries in children under 15 remain high, and nonfatal drownings increased by 17% in 2021.
Read full storyThese Las Vegas Resorts Have The Best Pools on The Strip
Las Vegas is home to a wide variety of luxurious hotels. Thus, resort-style swimming pools are highly sought after by tourists. It is common practice for visitors to Las Vegas to spend a considerable amount of time reading reviews of potential lodging options before making a reservation. The presence of a swimming pool is often cited as a major draw for vacationers. Let this guide to the top Las Vegas swimming pools make it easier for you to decide where to stay during your visit to Sin City.
Read full story72-Yr Old Florida Man Dies While Draining His Pool During Hurricane Ian
A 72-year-old man from Central Florida was killed when he went outside during Hurricane Ian to drain his pool. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office reports that the elderly man disappeared from his Deltona residence at around 1:00 a.m. After the victim did not return to his residence on Poinciana Lane, close to Lake Bethel, his wife reportedly contacted authorities.
Read full storyDead Fish Caused By Improper Pool Care
A hundred fish were reportedly killed last week after chlorinated pool water found its way into storm drains in Arlington County, Virginia. According to a tweet posted by the Arlington Department of Environmental Services on Monday, investigators have concluded that "flawed seasonal pool care involving chlorine and overflow" is to blame for the dead fish that were discovered in a creek located in Four Mile Run between South Walter Reed Drive and South Taylor Street.
Read full storyCan Monkeypox Be Spread Through Swimming Pools?
In light of the ongoing monkeypox epidemic, health officials have started keeping an eye out for any signs of viral clusters at large events like pool parties and music festivals.
Read full storyThe Nation's Lifeguard Crisis Could Impact a Third of Public Pools
According to experts, a lifeguard shortage could affect one-third of all public pools in the United States. According to the American Lifeguard Association, chronic staffing shortages are leading numerous swimming pools around the country to reduce operating hours and, in some cases, close earlier this swim season.
Read full storyPool Collapse At Sandals Resort Sweeps Newlyweds Out To Sea
A newlywed couple was hurt when an infinity pool collapsed at an opulent Caribbean resort hotel. According to reports, the glass panel swimming pool unexpectedly failed, causing them to be swept out to sea.
Read full storySwimming Pool Sinkhole Kills Man in Israel
A sinkhole sprung up in a private swimming pool and killed a man. Authorities are still trying to piece together what happened after a sinkhole opened up in a private swimming pool in Karmei Yosef in central Israel. Two individuals were swept away by the receding water. On Thursday afternoon, a body was found at the scene by fire and rescue personnel.
Read full storyRecession Could Indicate a Softening Market for Swimming Pools
Analysts in the pool industry are afraid that a recession may result in less discretionary money spent in the backyard over the next few years. In June, inflation reached 9.1 percent, the highest level since 1981. Today, the dollar has a nearly 1:1 exchange rate with the euro. The last time the two currencies were at parity was 20 years ago. In terms of an impending recession, more than 70% of Americans believe we are already in the midst of one.
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