Pool Safety in the News

This listing of news stories, opinion pieces and editorials from national and regional news media outlets provides a wide-ranging and insightful review of news stories about pool and spa safety as well as the Pool Safely campaign from around the country.

The content in these sites, documents and videos were not prepared by the Commission or Commission staff and have not been reviewed by, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission. CPSC is not responsible for content on non-CPSC websites or content produced outside of CPSC.

Inez M. Tenenbaum: Michigan ranks fourth in nation in summer pool drownings; danger doesn’t end with season

September 14th, 2012 | Source: Detroit Free Press

Inez M. Tenenbaum: Pool Safely

August 11th, 2012 | Source: Arizona Star-Telegram

CPSC: Nearly 100 Child Drownings Since Memorial Day

August 1st, 2012 | Source: Aquatics International

Swim lessons aim to kick a racial disparity

June 14th, 2012 | Source: The Washington Post

Pool drowning deaths on the rise

June 11th, 2012 | Source: NBC TODAY Show

Safety groups urge swimming lessons for minorities

May 24th, 2012 | Source: Fox News

Inez M. Tenenbaum: Take precautions to avoid summer water tragedies

May 31st, 2011 | Source: The Buffalo News

Remember pool safety as Memorial Day approaches

May 27th, 2011 | Source: The Houston Chronicle

Officials make plea for pool safety

May 26th, 2011 | Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

Act to keep kids safe around water

May 2nd, 2011 | Source: The Arizona Republic
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