ILLINOIS (WCIA) — This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid drowning, spreading disease and being ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With the temperatures rising, many will go swimming in a pool to cool off–and if you own a pool, it’s important to ensure you are staying safe with what you put into it.

Before diving into summer, keep in mind that a new study found that nearly 5,000 pool chemical-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2012. Children and teens suffered ...

The recent chemical mishap at a Miami County swimming pool that sent 23 children to area hospitals is a common occurrence at water facilities across the U.S. that can be avoided with proper ...

An April 26 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns about inappropriate behavior in swimming pools. “Urinating in a pool is dangerous for your heart? Urine and chlorine create dangerous ...

When it comes to summer fun with family and friends, your backyard pool is a prime place to make lasting memories. However, unless you create and maintain a safe aquatic environment (especially for ...