Smart pool owners understand that safety comes before everything. Having a backyard swimming pool makes your home the perfect place for family and friends to let loose on balmy summer afternoons, but brings its own set of safety risks and challenges requiring constant attention.
Parents must be particularly observant, as drowning is the primary cause of accidental death in the U.S. for children ages 1-4, while thousands more kids are treated for pool-related injuries every year.
To ensure that your swimming pool is a safe area for everyone, follow these tips:
