Pool Safety in the News

This listing of news stories, opinion pieces and editorials from national and regional news media outlets provides a wide-ranging and insightful review of news stories about pool and spa safety as well as the Pool Safely campaign from around the country.

The content in these sites, documents and videos were not prepared by the Commission or Commission staff and have not been reviewed by, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. CPSC is not responsible for content on non-CPSC websites or content produced outside of CPSC.

Inez M. Tenenbaum: Take precautions to avoid summer water tragedies

May 31st, 2011 | Source: The Buffalo News

Remember pool safety as Memorial Day approaches

May 27th, 2011 | Source: The Houston Chronicle

Officials make plea for pool safety

May 26th, 2011 | Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Act to keep kids safe around water

May 2nd, 2011 | Source: The Arizona Republic

Boy Saves Sis with Movie Learned CPR

April 21st, 2011 | Source: NBC Today Show

Focus on preventing drownings at Springs conference

April 15th, 2011 | Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

Winter Safety Tips

December 15th, 2010 | Source: ModernMom.com

Feds, Industry Team Up To Push Pool Safety

November 9th, 2010 | Source: ConsumerAffairs.com

CPSC Pool Safely Campaign Partners with APSP

November 2nd, 2010 | Source: Aquatics International

Pool Safety Measures Ensure Safe Summer Fun

November 1st, 2010 | Source: Essence Blog

Before kids take the plunge…

September 6th, 2010 | Source: The Miami Herald

Pool Safely

September 3rd, 2010 | Source: Ventura County Star

Pool-safety concerns mount

August 23rd, 2010 | Source: The Providence Journal

A Teachable Moment: Take Simple Steps Now to Prevent Child Drownings

August 4th, 2010 | Source: The Huffington Post

Kids’ pool safety campaign uses YouTube and online game

July 23rd, 2010 | Source: AOL Wallet Pop

Rules of the Pool

July 23rd, 2010 | Source: New York Times

Drowning Tragedies Happen Every Year Prepare with Essential Tips

July 8th, 2010 | Source: Fox 5 DC

3-year-old who drowned got up from nap, unlocked door and went outside

July 2nd, 2010 | Source: The Wichita Eagle

Staying Safe in Your Swimming Pool

July 1st, 2010 | Source: NBC Today Show

Your Health: Pool safety guidelines for tots evolve

June 1st, 2010 | Source: USA Today

385 Dead, 4,200 Injured. From What? Pools and Spas

May 27th, 2010 | Source: The Huffington Post

Keeping our kids safe in the water

May 24th, 2010 | Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Pool Safety Campaign Launches In South Florida

May 24th, 2010 | Source: CBS4 South Florida

Summer Swim Season Also Brings Drowning Risk

May 23rd, 2010 | Source: CBS News

Industry Encouraged by Tone of VGB Education

April 15th, 2010 | Source: Pool & Spa News