An inground pool sitting in a backyard surrounded by a lawn and shrubs - Herreid/Getty Images A popped pool can occur when pressure from groundwater becomes greater than the weight of an empty pool.

On average, 26 children drown in pools and spas during the week of July 4th (WASHINGTON) – In anticipation of family gatherings around public and private pools during the Independence Day holiday, the ...

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges state, local and tribal governments to apply for up to $3.0 million in grant funding for the Pool ...

A popped pool can occur when pressure from groundwater becomes greater than the weight of an empty pool. This generally happens when draining an inground pool without proper precautions, and will ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. You might be ready for a summer of swimming pool games like Marco Polo or simply frolicking and swimming your days away, but ...

Summertime presents unique challenges for pets and wildlife, especially poolside. While pools provide a welcome escape from the sweltering heat for humans, they can be hazardous to many nearby ...

"Drownings remain the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4 years old," said Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. "Many of these deaths can be prevented and these grants awarded to state and local ...