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Pediatricians in Charlottetown, P.E.I. are speaking out against a proposed bylaw amendment that could see hard top pool covers used in place of an enclosure ...

If you don't like the look of a fence, don't get a pool." "They talk about indemnity agreements and liability, and I think that recognizes that there is a risk of children drowning with this change. The issue was first raised in 2020 when a property owner submitted a request to have the bylaw changed. Who would be the building inspector? You'd have such questions as who would be the installer? The province, when asked, were not interested in getting involved." We would rather that city council look to the experts in this area." The city doesn't set standards … we have bylaws that'll fall within those standards. "The first stumbling block would be the standardization of, well, what kind of cover would it be? We have told parents that their child is dead and never coming home. I think the best solution isn't to try to shift responsibility from the city to a homeowner," MacPherson said. We have seen unexpected and unintentional deaths resulting from injury.

NATCHEZ — Despite serious reservations from the Natchez Board of Aldermen and the Adams County Board of Supervisors, the Natchez Community Pool will ...

He said the board revisited the issue after the county supervisors asked them to, and they voted again to allow alcohol at private parties. Ware said those lifeguards are employees of the county. Ware said about two years ago, the then-recreation board voted to allow alcohol at private parties at the pool.

Boomer the labrador even has his own stool to get into the pool, which he refuses to use. For some reason.

However, whether your dog enjoys taking the plunge or prefers staying on land, it's essential for safety that your dog learn to be comfortable in and around water." "Depending on the breed, your dog might be a natural in the water or swimming might be challenging. And Boomer doesn't seem to have any trouble getting out of the pool, as the owner said in a comment: "He can touch the bottom so he just hops out." Michellemarie33833 said: "He was just wiggling his way in to get used to the water." Cosmic Starseed joked: "He never gave up and his dreams of being in the pool came true." "Working on getting my boi a ramp someway somehow," his owner assured in the part 6 caption.

The Wenatchee City Council will likely reject a bid to make major upgrades at the city swimming pool. A bid to replace the pool's liner and plumbing came.

But this is the project that would give us the best chance," This city still has to formally accept that money. The city council won't make any final decision on the city pool for at least several weeks. The Wenatchee City Council will likely reject a bid to make major upgrades at the city swimming pool. Erickson said a more competitive bid could be used with possible grant money to lower the costs of making the necessary upgrades at the city pool. Wenatchee To Likely Delay City Pool Upgrades

Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department said the pool was already in need of renovations before it closed due to pandemic protocols. The water and pool ...

“The people in the community really look forward to this pool because it’s been around for so long. They settled for just getting some of the renovations done, which took about five months to complete. PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Petersburg’s only public pool is now open for the summer!

But now, a stumbling block. On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Valley Water District set a new size limit on residential swimming pools: 600 square feet, tops. RELATED | ...

As Lake Mead's water level continues to drop, the Las Vegas Valley Water District is taking new steps to conserve water through pool-size limits.

“We believe it is possible to provide water for human needs while also conserving water for plants and wildlife,” Moan said. “They can provide $30 per square foot of surface area, they can replace existing landscaping, and they can increase their size, but residences are not having that same opportunity if you limit to 600 feet.” Members of the pool industry and conservationists were divided in their reception of this new ruling. and a lot of stuff seen in these new homes is not even used for recreation. The commission Tuesday unanimously approved a new ordinance prohibiting the Las Vegas Valley Water District from serving residents with pools with a total surface area of over 600 square feet. “We have a lot of pools that exceed 3,000 square feet…

The Clark County Commission voted 6-0 in favor of a 600-square-foot limit to new single-family residential pools.

Entsminger, though, said there were flaws in the analysis of the data put forth by the pool industry. Under this alternative, pool size would be allowed to increase with lot size up to a cap. With the home and pool-permitting process often taking multiple months, Zimmerman is worried that many existing projects won’t meet the Sep. 1 deadline. “Nobody questions building codes for earthquakes in San Francisco. Water scarcity is our natural disaster in Southern Nevada.” Exemptions would be granted for pool owners that also installed an automatic water cover, which the pool industry claims can reduce evaporation by over 90 percent. The Clark County Commission voted 6-0 Tuesday in favor of a proposed change to the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s service rules that would prohibit new pool construction exceeding 600 square feet at single-family residences.

The SNWA has been working with local authorities to change building codes for new residential pools in an effort to mitigate water supply strains. Under the new ...

This in itself illustrates how important of an issue the drought is and how quickly it can polarize the industry in a given city. These new laws will undoubtedly hurt the industry in areas affected by the drought. Mainstream news outlets have been slow to pick up on the fact that the drought has legislators changing laws in favor of draconian water-saving measures that will hinder multiple industries. Ultimately, these suggestions would be denied in favor of the plan to limit swimming pool sizes. The SNWA has been working with local authorities to change building codes for new residential pools in an effort to mitigate water supply strains. The issue is impacting building codes in Las Vegas as the Southern Nevada Water Authority looks for new ways to reduce its outdoor water usage.

With many ideas being thrown on the table when it comes to helping water conservation, the Las Vegas Valley Water District voted on Tuesday to limit the ...

"It is with great sadness we have to announce that we couldn't get enough lifeguards to open our pool this year," the parks and recreation department said.

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Department was not able to find the 5 to 8 lifeguards they needed to open up for the season.

Late last month, the city council signed a letter of support for proposed upgrades to the pool, including making it more accessible to those with disabilities. “So yeah, it was a little weird that there were not enough high school students to police the pool.” They cited the pandemic canceling lifeguard certification classes, and lifeguards finding new, higher paying jobs when pools were closed as the reasons why. It takes about 17 days to fill and prepare the pool. Easthampton Parks and Recreation said it all comes down to a lifeguard shortage. The city reimburses lifeguards for their certification course.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Only half of Cincinnati's community pools are open right now thanks to a lifeguard shortage.

Gastonia has solved its lifeguard shortage and opened its city pool. Lineberger Pool did not open until mid-July.

There is no charge to use the splash pad. Tuesday was Her’s first time coming back to the pool this summer. Lindesha Doctor spent her time by the pool helping her 4-year-old daughter, Skyler Bostick, learn to swim in the pool’s lazy river. Lineberger Pool will stay open six days per week for the rest of the summer. “Oh, it’s going to save us so much more time,” she said. “Almost every day,” replied her mother. Meanwhile, the swimming pool at Erwin Community Center Park has been permanently closed due to structural issues. Last year, Her said they were coming upward of three times per week. The pool is open from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The pool hit capacity on its first weekend opening, starting with Saturday, July 9. Gastonia usually opens its two public pools in early June once school lets out for summer. They came to the pool a lot last summer, Doctor said, and the pool was a great excuse to get the kids out of the house.

Dean Luebbe, the city's finance director said, “there has been a nationwide lifeguard shortage, and Brevard has not been immune to this.” He said Brevard had ...

"I think all of our branches, especially our Dogwood outside pool that is a partnership with the city of North Canton, we've been low all year," said Brandon ...

Cox said the pool has been working with the Y to offer lifeguard certification. Ohm said one of his concerns is how the lifeguard shortage will continue heading into the fall. Honestly, it has been a problem in the past at times. The agency tries to recruit workers in a variety of ways, he said, including through social media and online job listing platforms like Handshake. One of the biggest challenges in attracting lifeguards is that they must receive certification and pass a swim test. "We have been very fortunate to have enough guards for our pool. "So we came into the summer looking pretty good for the first time in a while. "I've been lucky to recruit some parent volunteers, so I stay within our ratios with an extra body with hands and eyes on the kids. Pools across the U.S. and in Stark County have struggled amid a national lifeguard shortage. New York City's parks department canceled its free outdoor swim lesson program this summer because of the shortage, and many public pools have reduced their normal hours. In western Stark, the Massillon Family and Towpath Trial YMCAs have also struggled to fill their rosters. "Some of our pools have had to adjust hours.

Cincinnati opened an eleventh public swimming pool today, but that appears to be the ceiling for the summer of 2022.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Rising junior Charlie Clark and rising senior Amy Fulmer have earned spots on USA Swimming's 2022 Duel in the Pool roster, the organization ...

The Sandusky, Ohio native competed in three events in Budapest, finishing 10th in the 1500 free prelims and 12th in the 800 free prelims. Duel in the Pool is an international meet between the United States team and Australia that will be held from Aug. 19-21 in Sydney, Australia. Started in 2003, the competition returns to action this year for the first time since 2015. Clark returns to international competition after making his World Championship debut last month.

25 Department of Conservation and Recreation deep water pools and wading pools, as well as Bradley Palmer Spray Deck in Topsfield, will be extended to ...

- Connors Memorial Pool, River Street, Waltham; - If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. - Geisler Memorial Pool, High Street, Lawrence; “MEMA reminds residents to take precautions during the extreme heat. - If you must be outdoors, limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. Learn how to keep yourself and your children safe in and around water with these Water Safety Tips. - Drink plenty of water — even if you are not thirsty. Try to rest often in shady areas so your body temperature will have a chance to recover. If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink, ask how much you should drink during hot weather. Additionally, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) offers important information on its Extreme Heat Safety Tips webpage, including the following advice: The Baker-Polito Administration is also urging everyone to check in on their family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those without air conditioning, and people with underlying health issues. Boston — With the forecast of potential 90 degree weather expected throughout the remainder of the week, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the hours of operations at 25 Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) deep water pools and wading pools, as well as Bradley Palmer State Park Spray Deck in the Town of Topsfield, will be extended to 7:45PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, and Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Outdoor Olympic- and intermediate-sized public pools will be open until 8 p.m. on July 20 and 21.

For the full list of spray showers in parks on Staten Island, you can visit the city Parks Department website at nycgovparks.org. The city also operates spray showers in playgrounds and parks across the city, including 25 on Staten Island. Private swim lessons are currently packed with long waiting lists. The Parks Department announced that its Olympic- and intermediate-sized pools will be open until 8 p.m. on July 20 and 21 instead of the usual 7 p.m., due to the heat advisory in effect for the city from noon on Wednesday through 8 p.m. on Thursday. This applies to Staten Island’s Faber Pool in Port Richmond; Lyons Pool in Tompkinsville; Tottenville Pool; and West Brighton Pool. As part of the Cool Pools NYC initiative, the Tottenville pool was upgraded in 2019 to a resort-style pool, including summer-themed wall art, lounge chairs and umbrellas on the deck, and palm trees by the pool. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Outdoor public pools in New York City will be open an extra hour on Wednesday and Thursday as the city copes with temperatures reaching mid- to high- 90s.

The two countries have previously competed in 2003, 2005, and 2007. Team USA's roster consists of a combination of NCAA and professional swimmers, as well as ...

The Hebron, Connecticut native has also been named to the CSCAA Scholar Teams multiple times. The duel will hold pool events at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center, while the open water events will be at Bondi Beach, and run from August 19-21. will represent the U.S. at the reintroduced Duel in the Pool in Sydney, Australia from August 19-21, USA Swimming announced.

Extreme heat continues to grip the area, with feels-like temperatures expected to climb into triple digits Wednesday.

Doctors say kids and the elderly, especially, need to be looked out for during this time. However, Miller says you still need to be careful, especially at the pool, where concrete can reach extreme temperatures. The Astoria Park pool is one of dozens that plan to stay open until 8 p.m. Forecasters predict this wave is not leaving the area anytime soon. It seems like families got the memo as many flocked to the pool to try and beat the heat. Doctors say don't underestimate the risks it can have on your health.

The Parks Department plans to announce Tuesday that Olympic and intermediate-sized outdoor pools will stay open an extra hour on Wednesday and Thursday.

As of Tuesday, the city parks department said there were now 852 lifeguards, up from 778 when the union agreement was announced. Facing a lifeguard shortage, New York City has struggled to keep all of its 51 outdoor pools open. A heat advisory from the National Weather Service is currently in effect, beginning at noon and running until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to feel as though they are between 95 and 100 degrees.

The COVID-19 pandemic kept folks out of the water on Farmer Street for the past two years. In January, the city began making plans to get it back open.

Entrance to the cooling station will be on the building's Union Street side. "Following site visits and conversations with two potential contractors, the city decided to move forward with repairs instead of intensive reconstruction that would not have been completed until the end of October," Williams said in an email. Eventually, Petersburg plans to invest in what city spokesperson Joanne Williams called "intensive reconstruction" to the pool. The sinks and toilets in the bath house were also repaired. Like so many other services and activities, the Farmer Street pool fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. So Petersburg opted for repairs now and hold off on the major work until later. The water feels good." Parents were close at hand to offer guidance, advice, encouragement and the occasional towel to the soaked children as they got out. The Parks and Leisure Department, which operates the pool, estimated more than 70 people turned out for opening day. When The Progress-Index was out there for the first day, there were roughly a dozen or so people swimming around. In January, the city began making plans to get it back open. Donning a new multicolor swimsuit, she also sported a huge grin as she splashed around in the kiddie pool.

More than three dozen citizens showed up to the Glen Mary Park during an on-site Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to discuss the long-term maintenance ...

Dawna Burton, who owns a home-based day care in town, said her kids used the facilities during previous summers as a place to play and swim. I think it created a lot of anxiety and anger.” Cough has come up with a new design concept to use saltwater chlorinators and replace the hot top with concrete, which will eliminate oil produced by asphalt material and minimize algae growth. Kelly said the next steps for the committee is working in concert with the VIA and the Public Works director to provide a blueprint recommendation to the Town Council, which makes final decisions for the park. “I think we really have to look long term. It’s what we need but it’s been neglected, and it needs help.”

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The bad news? Scorching temperatures probably won't stop in the tri-state area anytime soon. The good news? The New York City Department ...

Called “Back to Pool Days,” the first event will occur this Friday at the Silver City Municipal Pool, especially for students in kindergarten through sixth ...

He also said the event is meant to reunite students and staff with their peers for a celebration of the summer season before the new year begins. Pool Manager Dixine Moore said that the pool operates on a 1-lifeguard-to-20-people ratio. Float devices and outside food are allowed, with the exception of alcohol and anything in a glass container.

BOSTON (WHDH) - Some popular destinations to beat the heat are closed for some communities around the city, leaving many families unable to enjoy the pool ...

They should open more pools for the kids.” Stavrou told 7NEWS she feels “pretty disappointed” about the various pool closures. For whatever reason, it’s closed it kind of sucks, to be honest.”

The Las Vegas Valley Water District has approved a new rule to limit pool sizes for newly built pools. Pools will be limited to 600 square feet.

Bronson Mack with the Southern Nevada Water Authority said it’s not that they don’t want pools to be built. There are only so many things we can do to reduce our water consumption. The new size limit still makes for a large pool.

Swimply lets you borrow a dream and adopt a stranger's backyard lifestyle, an hour or two at a time.

“It’s nice to get the money but I love to share.” “It’s the perfect little spot,” he says. Swimply is a modern variation on “Queen for a Day,” the 1950s and 1960s Cinderella game show that bestowed a night on the town and avocado-tinted appliances on a lucky woman. Swimply extends hosts a $1 million liability insurance policy and $10,000 in property-damage protection, but many of them, like Tradewell and Jim Battan, find the best insurance is to remain on the premises during rentals. The place rents for $65 to $85 an hour, depending on the number of guests and time of week. Also, Battan’s wife, Lisa, operates a large rescue-animal sanctuary, to the delight of guests. Battan happens to be — and this is his precise title — the Numero Uno Swimply Host, netting $170,000 since first listing Paradise in September 2020 and netting 386 five-star reviews. Consider the hectares and hectares of fences and hedges, often erected at considerable cost to transform a yard, and certainly a pool, into an owner’s sylvan duchy. Like Tinder or Hinge, it is a chance to date a pool. “This is a win-win for us.” The day before, Tradewell hosted a birthday bash for 25, and banked $500. It was for 5-year-olds, not a college frat. Last summer, he began listing his pool on Swimply, the Airbnb of aquatic recreation: “Mainline Paoli Pool Party/Vacation for the day.” The two families split the $140 fee for a two-hour frolic.

People love their dogs and man's best friend fits right in around the home. Consequently, many feel that their swimming pool is a natural extension.

It’s always a good idea to give your swimming pool a liberal dose of shock after dogs swim in it, the same as you would after a large pool party. When weighing the pros and cons, there are reasons why some pool owners allow their dogs to swim in their pool. Another good idea is to purchase a pool alarm that will notify you if your pets accidentally get into the swimming pool. Keeping the pool clean for swimmers after a pet has been in the pool should be of top priority. This is in addition to their fur which can clog your filter and make it tougher to keep your pool clean.” Is it safe for family and guests to swim in the pool with dogs?

Unlike the Americans, who have many of their biggest stars missing, the Aussies seem to be going all-out for Duel in the Pool.

- Kaylee McKeown - Kareena Lee - Meg Harris

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS — The sound of dogs barking signaled we were at the right place. We were at somebody's house to use the swimming pool.

I enjoyed the relief of temperate water on another day of apocalyptic weather, the break from the barrage of worldly distractions. Swimming can be a vulnerable experience, disrobing, splashing around, hoisting oneself out of the water like a slain Great White. Doing it at someone else’s house is strange, yes, but no stranger than flopping at a hotel or community pool full of other slain sharks. Like so many, the Summers went remote in the pandemic. She showed us around, pointing us to foam noodles and a grill. We were at somebody’s house to use the swimming pool. After surfing the app, a photographer and I decided to visit the Tampa home of Laura and Tanner Summers, both 32, for a few hours of Investigative Leisure. Did I just invent a new series? So far, the Summers are only out a couple inflatable floaties (thanks, kids). They’re always there to make sure nothing goes awry, but they leave swimmers alone. A Seminole Heights mural beamed from over the fence. The idea was born when Bunim Laskin, then 20 and the oldest of 12 children, noticed his New Jersey neighbor’s pool often sat unused. She and Tanner charge $40 an hour for up to five guests with an extra $5 per person thereafter. Swimply rents more than 25,000 pools across the U.S., Canada and Australia. Costs range from $15 an hour to several hundred. The result was social media-worthy.

Yep, there's an app for that: Swimply, which has nicknamed itself the “Airbnb of pools.” The nickname has stuck, cropping up in national headlines as the ...

“The shifting mindset from younger generations about ownership is a huge contributor to increased growth of the Swimply marketplace,” Asher Weinberger, co-founder and COO of Swimply, said in a prepared statement. Only 8.7 million American homes have pools, with 5.4 million that are actually in-ground, The Washington Post reported. And it’s been working.