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Color-coded Tips for Treating Algae in the Swimming Pool
Algae in the swimming pool is an unwelcome sight, but one that usually can be dealt with effectively. The following “color-coded” tips can help you or your pool service professional identify and...
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Out of the Jungle: Yellow Fever on the Rise
Brown Howler Monkey According to a recent Science Daily report, thousands of brown howler monkeys in a forest in southeastern Brazil have died of yellow fever. Yellow fever, a deadly scourge...
View ArticleSurvey: 1 in 4 Adults Would Swim with Diarrhea
Diarrheal outbreaks linked to swimming are a persistent challenge for aquatic venues WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans will soon head to the pool as Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the...
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Avoiding Crypto at the Pool this Summer
Sign on a door to a hotel pool in Santa Barbara, California, April 2017 This summer the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health departments across the country will strive to keep an...
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Zika Virus: What Can We Expect this Summer?
Mosquito repellent can help reduce exposure to mosquitoes that carry Zika virus; infants younger than two months can be protected with mosquito netting. As summertime approaches and vulnerable areas...
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Honoring our Fallen Colleague through “Angels of America’s Fallen”
This summer, we are happy to report that the organization we advise, the American Chemistry Council, has contributed $5,000 in our name to the “Angels of America’s Fallen” program. “Angels” engages...
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Pool Chemical Safety: There’s No Substitute for Vigilance
We could not safely enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool this summer without someone shouldering the responsibility of using and storing pool chemicals correctly. Someone has to apply and store the...
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In the Wake of Hurricanes: The Problem with Standing Water
A discarded tire containing standing water can become a choice breeding ground for mosquitoes. As flood waters recede in Houston and Florida, a new public health threat rears its ugly head: Mosquitoes...
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After the Hurricane: How to Handle a Flooded Swimming Pool or Spa
The 2017 hurricane season is one for the record books. Among the issues residents in affected areas are contending with is flooded backyard swimming pools and spas. A new Fact Sheet from The...
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Happy Holidays at the Pool
Looking for a fun family holiday activity that does not involve electronic gadgets, shopping, eating cookies or drinking egg nog? Look no farther than your local indoor swimming pool! Here are three...
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