by Hastings Water Works | Jun 20, 2019 | Pool Safety
Ohio has lost three children to accidental drowning this month, and summer has not even officially started. We encourage all parents to take extra precautions around swimming pools at home, at hotels, and any time you are near a body of water. According to the Ohio...
by Hastings Water Works | May 1, 2018 | Pool Safety
May is National Drowning Prevention Month, and it’s the perfect time to address a topic that gathers the most attention during the summer months. Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 14 and under, but it is...
by Hastings Water Works | Apr 9, 2018 | Pool Safety
(CBS) Just seeing a lifeguard on duty instills a sense of security. But having a lifeguard at water’s edge doesn’t always mean your pool is safe. The statistics are sobering. On average, 10 people a day die from unintentional drowning. More than one in 5...
by Hastings Water Works | May 27, 2010 | Pool Safety
AAP GIVES UPDATED ADVICE ON DROWNING PREVENTION Before families head to the beach or pool this Memorial Day, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated guidance on water safety and drowning prevention. In its updated policy, the AAP has revised its guidance...
