Archive for April 2011

How many of us think about the laws of other countries when it comes to swimming pool safety regulations? Though it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind, many countries worldwide have enacted laws to help prevent drownings and injuries in and around pools. For example, Australia has a nationwide law enforcing pool…

Pools have been around for centuries. The oldest known existing pool dates back to the 3rd millennium B.C., and is known as the Great Bath. Built by the Indus Valley Civilization in the Mohenjo-daro city-settlement (now located in modern Pakistan), the pool is believed to have been a religious site for cleansing and healing. The…