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| AI EXTRA HIGHLIGHTS • Top Story: Bizarre Drowning Leads to Pool Closures, Investigation • Health: CPSC Reveals Summer Drowning Stats • Industry: Recall Enforcement Raises Questions • Legal: Popular Resort Sued for Entrapment • Poll: How Are You Responding to the Red Cross’ Increased Fees? • Projects: Splash Zone Opens at Garvey Park • More News... |
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WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE  Bizarre Drowning Leads to Mass Pool Closing, InvestigationMassachusetts closed 30 public pools (including four in Worcester County) temporarily after a woman’s body was found floating in a public pool. An investigation is ongoing. |
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CPSC  CPSC Reveals Summer Drowning Stats, Problem StatesThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign released its 2011 summer snapshot of the number of drowning and near-drowning incidents across America. INFECTION CONTROL TODAY  Few Parents Enforce Shower-Before-Pool Rules that Prevent Illness from WaterparksThe University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recently conducted a nationwide poll on children’s health and asked parents about their perceptions of waterpark risks and rules. FOX19.COM  Shigella Cases Lead to Strict Toddler Pool RulesChildren in Northern Kentucky who are not potty trained must stay out of public pools, even when wearing swim diapers. The rule, enacted by the local health department is in response to an increase in the number of Shigellosis cases. |
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POOL & SPA NEWS  Recall Enforcement Raises QuestionsWhile service firms are being asked to identify and replace hundreds of thousands of drain covers that were deemed potentially hazardous by the CPSC, some health departments are finding they have little authority to carry out the the recommendations. POOL & SPA NEWS  Drain Cover Standard Undergoes ChangesThe safety standard for suction outlet covers is under review, and the committee making changes is near completion. The changes to the ASME-ANSI A112.19.8 standard come as manufacturers are trying to develop new products following a CPSC-mandated recall. POOL & SPA NEWS  Energy Auditing Course to LaunchA new online course is launching to teach aquatics professionals how to evaluate the energy consumption of pools or spas. The course is offered jointly by the Foundation for Pool & Spa Industry Education, the National Swimming Pool Foundation and Hanley Wood. |
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POOL & SPA NEWS  Popular Resort Sued for EntrapmentThe family of an entrapment victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sandals Resorts International and several manufacturers. Court documents claimed a variety of unsafe conditions were in place that caused the accident.
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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE Splash ZoneThe city of Rosemead’s Splash Zone is now open at Garvey Park. It includes a pool, water slides and water-play areas. ONLINE PR MEDIA Water-Zoo.com Indoor WaterparkThe 28,000-square-foot Water-Zoo.com Indoor Waterpark is set to open next year. It will be part of a large entertainment complex including lodging and restaurants. JUNEAU EMPIRE Dimond Park Aquatic CenterThe newest aquatic amenity in Juneau, Alaska, Dimond Park Aquatic Center includes a recreation pool, water slides and a lap pool. |
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Re: Pool Closed After Drowned Woman Not Found for 2 Days
“It is really an unthinkable tragedy for her family and community. We must support, supervise and train lifeguards to prevent this from happening again.”
Re: ARC's Fees
“Is anyone else shocked at the sudden jump in fees? Does this affect your programming?”
Re: Does Your Community Value Aquatics?
“I know that my community values aquatics, because they renew, by vote, a millage every three years to help support our aquatics center. That millage (property tax) is over 50% of our operating budget...”
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