Looking for a pool, spa or hot tub of your own?

Pools, spas, and hot tubs are a healthy and beautiful addition to your backyard. Bring your family and neighbors together and enjoy some quality time in the pool. The safe and enjoyable use of pools, spas, and hot tubs is a priority for members of APSP. Each year, APSP members fund an extensive public service safety communications campaign. APSP water safety messages reach more than 32 million U.S. households – an effort in which APSP members take pride.

Find a Builder / Retailer / Service Company
Use the APSP "Pool and Spa Consumer Industry Search" to:

1. Verify if your pool builder or service company is an APSP member.
2. Find APSP members in your area.
3. Find certified APSP member experts who have earned the CBP Certified Building Professional® or CSP Certified Service Professional® credential.

Choosing a Professional Pool Builder
Learn about the advantages of working with an APSP member builder for pool and spa construction.

Award-Winning Pools and Spas
APSP also honors some of the best in pool and hot tub design. View some of our design winners and start thinking about how a pool, spa, or hot tub will add value to your home.

Maintenance Tips
APSP has prepared these tips to help you maintain your pool and to help you address common problems. Topics include how to treat cloudy water, sanitizers including shocking, filtration, testing, and how to get rid of algae.

Technical Questions/Problems with Your Pool/Spa/Hot Tub
If you are experiencing a technical problem with your pool or spa please contact an APSP member near you. Click here to find an APSP member. For all other problems with a pool or spa company, please contact your local Better Business Bureau.

Please Note: APSP is a membership trade association for the pool, spa, and hot tub industry. Unfortunately, due to the volume of membership calls, we are unable to assist with consumer inquiries.

Free Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Information

Download these brochures and booklets about pools, spas, and hot tubs:

• The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Inground Swimming Pool
• The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Spa or Hot Tub
• The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool
• Residential Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Chemical Guide
• Layers of Protection
• Children Aren't Waterproof
• Plan Your Dive, Steer Up
• Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants and Children

Other websites

HotTubLiving.com
PoolPeopleUSA.com
http://www.splashzoneusa.com/ (for children)

Water Safety Messages: Public Service Announcements - Video

Click here to view our PSAs and to listen to our radio spots, all starring Leslie Nielsen talking about pool & spa safety.

Responsible Adult Supervision is Key
There should always be an adult designated to maintain constant visual contact with children whenever they are near, or could get near, any body of water.

Entrapment Protection
An exposed suction outlet (drain) presents a serious danger to children and adults. All drains must be protected by an approved cover. If any outlet cover is broken, loose, or missing, the pool should be closed immediately, and an industry professional should be contacted to make the necessary repairs. For more information on how to prevent entrapment injuries, or to learn whether a pool or spa has the proper approved covers, contact an APSP member or other industry professional.

Layers of Protection
In addition to supervision, APSP supports the concept of "layers of protection." This means the pool, spa, or hot tub is equipped with several devices to delay unsupervised access or warn of a child's presence. Following are some options for protecting children and preventing accidents:

1. Fencing: Isolate the swimming pool with a minimum four-foot-high enclosure.
2. Safety Covers: An impenetrable covering that completely covers the pool, spa, or hot tub will prevent access to the water when there is not supervision.
3. Alarms: Alarms are available for doors, fences, in pools, and as a clip-on for children. Alarms detect unwanted entrances to your pool, spa, or hot tub.
4. Rope and Float Line: Place these across the pool to alert swimmers to the separation of the deep end from the shallow end of the pool.
5. Rescue Equipment: Equipment such as a life ring and shepherd's hook should be placed near the pool in an easily accessible spot.
6. Posted Emergency Information: Post all CPR, other emergency information, and warning signs, as well as the emergency telephone number - 911 - near the pool, spa, or hot tub.
7. Outside Telephone: Be sure to have a telephone in case you need to summon help.

Pool, spa and Hot Tub Safety Checklist
APSP offers a checklist of water safety measures and encourages pool, spa, and hot tub owners to use the checklist to be sure that their installations are as safe as possible. Owners of older pools, spas, and hot tubs are encouraged to have their installation evaluated by an APSP member to learn of new technologies and equipment that can enhance water safety.
Click here to download our  Safety Checklist

MORE INFORMATION

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Pools
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Why Buy from an APSP Member
Drought and Water Conservation

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