NY requires alarms in new and remodeled swimming pools to boost child safety (Canadian Business)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state officials are requiring alarms in new commercial and residential swimming pools to reduce child drownings. The emergency regulations published Wednesday by the Department of State were adopted this month by the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.
Chlorine may not kill pool bug (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Chlorine is supposed to keep swimming pools free of germs, but standard levels of the chemical may not be enough to kill a bug that's becoming more common, health experts say.