A February 2 civil lawsuit was filed in Michigan following the drowning death of a teenager at a crowded backyard pool party last summer, a case that ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report January 12, 2026, examining a cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to a Georgia wa...

Jump Into Water Safety: Join the NDPA Commitment to Safer Waters Seal Program By The NDPA As a dedicated pool and spa service professional, you are on...

Spring openings often come with a few surprises, but one of the more unexpected findings is a substantial drop in cyanuric acid. That gets attention —...

Drowning injuries and fatalities are so commonplace that the stories could fill up whole newspapers. The CDC estimates that about 10 people die from d...

Total alkalinity (TA) is one of the most misinterpreted numbers in pool water testing — not because it’s complicated, but because it’s often misunders...

Welcome to the latest edition of our popular “Can You Top This?” column, featuring the newest entry in the Service Industry News “Horror File.” This i...

For pool and spa service professionals, time is always at a premium. Between long routes, equipment troubleshooting, and customer care, setting aside ...

The following organizations offer educational and certification opportunities for the pool & spa service professional across the United States. Some c...

Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants is a worldwide leader in in-person and online/virtual swimming pool education. All sessions are led by 30+ yea...