Contact Information for the Media

The Pool Safely Media Center is a one-stop shop for the latest information on a broad range of pool and spa safety issues and policies relevant to the public, industry professionals and state and local officials.

Access additional information, including official reports, data and other publications, that are available to the news media.

If you are an accredited media person and need assistance or information, please contact:

CPSC Office of Communications
301-504-7908

If you have specific questions about the Pool Safely campaign or pool and spa safety, you can e-mail CPSC staff at poolsafely@cpsc.gov.

Who is Virginia Graeme Baker?

Seven-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker’s tragic death inspired her family to advocate for pool and spa safety and moved Congress to act to prevent entrapments.
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P&SS Act CPSC Staff Interpretation of Drain Cover Standards

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Safety Act establishes safety requirements for public pools and spas. Read the staff’s interpretation of the Act.