May 2012 Table of Contents

I’m what you might call a science geek. I DVR’d the entire Fabric of the Cosmos series on “Nova. Read more

A Settlement has been reached in the first-known lawsuit involving drain entrapment and citing the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Read more

Putting an end to a bidding war between two private equity firms, Great Wolf Resorts has approved a purchase by Apollo Global Management. Read more

Illinois lawmakers are now considering the Swimming Facility Act. Read more

The Department of Justice has extended the date by which public pools and spas need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more

In what is perhaps another sign that the economy is beginning to turn around, new investors are beginning to pick up the pieces of the Arizona apartment and multifamily complex market. And with the infusion of investment capital, new owners are updating p Read more

According to the latest working draft of the Model Aquatic Health Code, there’s no reason for indoor pools to use cyanuric acid, even in products such as dichlor and trichlor. Read more

Pool accessibility has become a hot topic in Washington, D.C. Read more

As federal officials grapple with a deadline extension — and new legislation — that could change the rules regarding swimming pools and Americans with Disability Act requirements,other issues are further complicating the road to compliance. Read more

Several annual water safety programs are heating up, and there’s at least one new event. Here’s a look at what’s going on. Read more

Respected Swim Coach Under Investigation Read more

Is that … ? Could it be … light at the end of what has been a long and gloomy economic tunnel? Read more

I pride myself on a willingness to experiment, so when our human resources analyst presented an opportunity to work with a nonprofit employment placement agency, I was excited to try something new. Read more

In the last several years, the federal government has been playing a larger role in aquatic rules and regulations. Read more

Between training for Olympic trials, a recent engagement to fellow swimmer Dominik Meichtry, and activity in water conservation campaigns, 25-year old Jessica Hardy has her hands full. Read more

Chances are, you’ve heard of the Heimlich maneuver. Since Dr. Henry Heimlich first introduced it in 1974, the abdominal thrust technique known as the “Heimlich maneuver” has become part of the popular lexicon, synonymous with saving lives. Read more

Here’s a look at what a variety of journals have published in relation to using the Heimlich maneuver in drowning rescues. Read more

It was May 2011, and the pool season was about to begin.Aquatics facility operators across the country were in high gear, preparing to open seasonal pools in time for summer. Read more

Here is a short definition of each test and an explanation of the entrapment it is designed to stop. Read more

The following models were named in CPSC’s recall. Consult the terms of the recall for more information about its application and exemptions. Read more

Let’s assume that your pool has been “down” for the winter. Was it idling during those off months, cold yet maintained in some limited fashion? Maybe it was left to grow green or worse. … Or was it drained dry, then allowed to gather rain puddles, frogs a Read more

Nothing will be more “real” to a lifeguard than a drowning incident. Read more