Pools Open Under Hazardous Conditions

Pools throughout Texas can be hazardous if left open to the public. Drowning, as a result of unlocked doors and gates, was one of the many causes of children’s deaths in 2011. Additionally, municipal health inspectors are not enforcing any safety standards or state...

9-year-old dies in motel swimming pool

A 9-year-old girl vacationing with her parents at the Jersey Shore has died after she was found unconscious in a motel swimming pool. A police officer performed CPR on the girl, but she was pronounced dead a short time later at Community Medical Center. It was not...

Study Finds Hidden Danger Lurking in Pools

If you’re going to be spending this summer in chlorinated pools, you should be aware of the potentially dangerous chlorine by-products you may be exposed to. One product known as halo acetic acids (HAAs) can be harmful to your health. According to...