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Pools are a popular amenity for hotels and resorts, and many throughout Arizona rely on pools and water features to entice visitors looking to relax or beat the heat. However, poolside accidents are common occurrences, and many hoteliers may find that pools can sometimes become a liability. Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional…

While it may technically still be springtime, the weather is heating up in the Phoenix area—which means that pool season is just around the corner. To help get everyone thinking about pool safety, May has been designated as National Water Safety Month. Coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American…

The kids are out of school, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are reaching into the triple digits. While the first day of summer may still be a few weeks away, pool season has officially begun in the Phoenix area—and as families spend more time at the pool, it’s increasingly important to remember…

Owners and managers of apartment complexes face the constant need to create a welcoming, homey environment for residents—while also maintaining order and safety. For communities with pool areas, safety must be a particularly high priority, as apartment pools tend to receive a significant number of visitors of all ages and swimming abilities. Taking certain precautions,…

Pets are a beloved part of the family, yet the importance of protecting their safety around the pool area is sometimes underestimated. Many pet owners assume that dogs in particular are naturally capable swimmers, when in reality, the water may be a source of fear and danger for them. Since dogs tend to spend more…

In Arizona during the month of August, late-summer heat and the distractions of back-to-school season combine to create a tragic statistic: more child drownings than during any other month. As a result, August has been designated as Drowning Impact Awareness Month, which began with Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2004 and has grown into the largest…

As springtime blossoms and the weather quickly warms up, many residents across the Phoenix area are looking forward to lazy days spent by the pool. However, ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming season requires anything but laziness—there are several steps that residential and commercial pool owners alike must take in order to prepare their pools…

With nearly year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, Arizona is a haven for swimmers and sunbathers, and many homes, hotels, and apartment complexes within the state have swimming pools on their properties. Unfortunately, this prevalence of pools correlates with a higher-than-average rate of accidental drownings: statistics indicate that children in Arizona drown at almost twice the…

For many commercial properties—particularly hotels and apartment or condominium complexes—the property’s aesthetic appeal can have a direct impact on revenue. While factors like safety and security also take top priority, commercial property owners must ensure that all features and new additions enhance the property’s style. For commercial properties with pools, wrought iron pool fencing and…