Category: Industry News
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Cryptosporidium outbreaks trigger warnings for pools & patrons in Australia
Cryptosporidium (Crypto) is a serious and highly contagious parasitic infection, and instances of Crypto in public pools are on the rise. In December alone, 149 cases of Crypto were detected in Australia, mostly in children younger than 10 years old. Crypto outbreaks are not new to the country and continent of Australia; in 1998, a…
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Recapping Rio: Team USA swimming cleans up
The Olympic Games in Rio are as exciting as ever, and the U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams are as dominant as ever! The U.S. team is one of the most successful teams in the modern swimming era. They won 33 medals (16 gold, eight silver, nine bronze), matching the number of medals they won…
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Many public pools aren’t up to snuff: CDC report
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend when pools across the nation open to the masses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its annual report on the state of public pools. The CDC found nearly 80 percent of the almost 50,000 aquatics facilities inspected in 2013 had at least one violation, while 1 in…
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Three swimming events to look forward to in 2016
This year is an important year for the swimming community. While swimming fans know the annual major international competitions, none of these events draws the attention of the general public and the acclaim of the Olympic Games. 2016 Olympic Trials Would you like to experience, in person, the intensity of the Olympic Games without…
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Final day to post comments on the MAHC proposed changes
Today is the final day to post comments on the proposed changes to the Model Aquatic Health Code. The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code had extended the comments and voting period for the proposed changes following requests from members for additional time to provide comments. In early October, industry professionals gathered in Scottsdale,…
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Pools and hot tubs boost home list prices in some markets: Trulia
If you live in a state with an “endless summer” and you own a pool, you’re in luck, according to recent data from Trulia.
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Why the MAHC Vote Matters to Aquatics Pros and Swimmers
Recreational water illness outbreaks are increasing, drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death, and pool chemical injuries account for nearly 5,000 emergency department visits each year. To address aquatics safety and health problems like these, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created the Model Aquatic Health Code.
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Five Pool Chemical Mishaps that Happened this Summer
On average more than 4,000 people visit an emergency room per year for pool chemical related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Balancing pool chemicals, namely chlorine, is a serious job since exposure to chlorine in high concentrations can have major health consequences.
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Cryptosporidium outbreak settlement of $5 million approved
The New York State Court of Claims has granted preliminary approval of a proposed $5 million settlement of a class action lawsuit filed over a Cryptosporidium outbreak in a state water park. Until now, no technology has presented the ideal solution. Ozone and UV systems are expensive and still require high levels of chlorine for…