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• Top Story: CPSC Vote Elicits Partisan Wrangling

• Health: RWI Outbreaks Jump 72 Percent

• Safety: OSHA Investigating Rare Lightning Strike Death

• Business: International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Expands Offerings

• Poll: Are you affected by CPSC’s new position on unblockable drains?

• Projects: Trinidad and Tobago Plan Aquatics Centre

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Top Story

POOL & SPA NEWS

CPSC Vote Elicits Partisan Wrangling
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recent vote to remove allowances given to certain unblockable drains in the federal pool and spa safety law reverses the agency’s earlier interpretation. The decision was split along party lines, and aquatics professionals are reacting.

Health

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL RWI Outbreaks Jump 72 Percent The CDC documents a 72 percent increase in outbreaks over the previous two-year tally — and the largest number of such outbreaks ever recorded for a two-year span. The report, released last month, has received a significant amount of media attention.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL States Enact More Stringent Spraypark Regulations As sprayparks — and awareness of their potential for recreational water illness — become more prevalent, more states are enacting tougher regulations specifically aimed at the facilities.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL MAHC Moving Forward Industry professionals have another opportunity to weigh in on the Model Aquatic Health Code project. The Risk Management module is now available for public comment, and all but three modules are likely to be ready for public comment by the end of the year.

Safety

AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL OSHA Investigating Rare Lightning Strike Death The Occupational Health and Safety Administration office in Tampa, Fla., is investigating the death of a 21-year-old lifeguard who was struck by lightning last month.
AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL DA Releases Final Report on Mass. Drowning, Seeks Criminal Charges The Bristol County (Mass.) District Attorney has released a final report on the drowning death of Marie Joseph. Criminal charges are being sought against two individuals employed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
WASHINGTON POST After a Rash of Deaths, USA Triathlon Forms Task Force After losing five competitors following several recent races, USA Triathlon is establishing a committee to determine what can be done to prevent additional deaths.

Business

POOL & sPA NEWS Intl. Pool \| Spa \| Patio Expo Expands Offerings The 2011 International Pool \| Spa \| Patio Expo will include a range of new classes and events this year, along with a number of old favorites. Scheduled for Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, more than 9,500 are expected to attend.
POOL & SPA NEWS Leading Manufacturer Sheds Pool and Spa Unit A major industry manufacturer has sold its decades-old pool and spa pump motors division. Milwaukee-based A.O. Smith, which had been in the motors business for approximately 60 years, completed the sale to Regal Beloit Corp. in late August.

Poll

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Survey Says...

Share your thoughts on our new online poll:

Are any of your pools affected by CPSC’s new position on unblockable drains?

Are you willing to negotiate with the Red Cross on approved provider fees?
Yes	45.91%
No	18.87%
Need more info	22.01%
Found a new provider	13.21%

Projects

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NEWSDAY

National Aquatics Centre
Trinidad and Tobago government officials have announced plans for a new national aquatics center and two other national sport facilities.

KELOLAND TELEVISION

Aquatics Center
Construction is underway on a new $12 million aquatic project in Huron, S.D.

cbs WRDW-TV AUGUSTA

The Family Y of Aiken County
The Family Y of Aiken County has begun work on a $1.3 million outdoor waterpark.

OCTOBER 2011

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READERS’ COMMENTS

Re: Red Cross Wants to Negotiate Prices
“If they want to negotiate, then what is the purpose of increasing the prices? I have been told it is for all the changes to the programming, but these changes have taken place prior to the price increase. One and one is not equaling two.”

Re: Summer Drownings Spur Call to Action
“So many pools are not clean even though they look pretty blue. ”

Re: Estimated Expenditure for VGB Compliance
“I was wondering if anyone has or knows of any study showing the estimated true expense facilities have incurred to date bringing their pools into compliance with VGB?”

Re: Lightning Policy”
“How do we balance the safety of our guests during a storm (i.e. the need to be sure that zones are cleared before guards leave their posts) with the safety of our guards during a storm?”

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