Pentair Dives Into National Water Safety Month As Program Sponsor

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(Alexandria, Va.) — The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is pleased to announce that Pentair is returning to its role as Program Sponsor for National Water Safety Month (NWSM) this May. As a leader in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry, Pentair will help the NWSM coalition shine a spotlight on the importance of water safety and safe swimming practices as the country heads into peak swim season.

NWSM is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. What began as a one-week awareness campaign in 2003 has grown into a national effort spearheaded by a dedicated coalition that includes PHTA, the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, and National Recreation and Park Association, and the World Waterpark Association. Every year, NWSM is supported by thousands of aquatics facilities, professionals, and state governments who provide educational programs, public service announcements, government proclamations, dealer and aquatics business promotions, and the distribution of water safety materials, all designed to help prevent water-related fatalities, illnesses, and injuries.

"Pentair is proud to be the National Water Safety Month program sponsor," says Pentair's Jerome Pedretti, Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Pool. "Our team believes that a safety-focused culture is critical to pool enjoyment. We support educating and raising awareness around swimming safety so that all can enjoy swimming pools with confidence."

"PHTA and Pentair share similar missions, to help people enjoy water and aquatic experiences," says Sabeena Hickman, CAE, PHTA President and CEO. "Having such a highly regarded company as Pentair serve as Program Sponsor for National Water Safety Month reinforces the importance of the live-saving messaging shared throughout the month. We hope everyone in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry can follow the example set by Pentair and make water safety a focus year-round."

Detailed information and free resources in support of National Water Safety Month, for both consumers and businesses, can be found at www.nationalwatersafetymonth.org.

For more information about PHTA sponsorship opportunities, please contact PHTA Senior Director of Business Development Sheri Jackson at [email protected] or 703-838-0083 ext. 157.

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About the Pool & Hot Tub AllianceThe Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with more than 3,600 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth initiatives to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA promotes the use of pools by expanding swimming, water safety, and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to the joys of pool use, swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit www.phta.org.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.

Pentair had revenue in 2022 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 11,250 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit www.pentair.com.

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A 67-year-old New Jersey woman was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday morning in Warren County after sustaining facial burns while handling pool chemicals, as reported by the local police.

The incident occurred at around 10:23 a.m. at a residence on Sand Hill Road in Blairstown Township, according to Chief Scott Johnsen of the township police. The woman was mixing chlorine in the laundry room of her home when she inadvertently splashed herself, leading to her immediate distress. Recognizing the severity of the situation, she promptly dialed 911, and the Blairstown Ambulance Corps promptly transported her for medical treatment.

The Blairstown Hose Co. No. 1, along with the Warren County Hazardous Materials Response Team, also responded to the incident in order to safely clean up the spilled chemicals, as per the police report.

The circumstances of the New Jersey woman's injuries are reminiscent of a similar situation that was reported by the National Library of Medicine when a 17-year-old lifeguard visited the emergency room with complaints of burning and irritation to his face and eyes. The patient and his friends mixed a packet of calcium hypochlorite (Pool Shock) with regular Coke inside a plastic bottle. Unfortunately, the pressure built up inside the capped bottle causing it to explode, releasing a combination of fluid, pressurized vapor, and gas.

Both incidents underscore the need to exercise caution and adhere to the best practices outlined by the CDC when handling pool chemicals. By doing so, individuals can minimize the risk of accidents and ensure the safety of themselves and others enjoying the pool.

While chlorine and other pool chemicals serve the crucial purpose of safeguarding swimmers from potential illnesses, it is vital to handle them with utmost care to avoid serious injuries, as highlighted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, mishandling of pool chemicals results in approximately 4,500 visits to emergency departments across the United States each year.

To prevent pool chemical-related injuries, the CDC offers the following advice:

From Pool Construction to Homeowner Pool Safety, Maintenance, and Automation, CamerEye Scales To Create Safer, Smarter, More Sustainable Pools

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SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — CamerEye™ is advancing the future of pool technology by expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) Smart Pool System to cover the entire pool lifecycle. The scalable system revolutionizes pool building and homeowner pool maintenance and safety, making it easier, safer, and smarter than ever before.

"Expanding CamerEye's AI ecosystem demonstrates our commitment to advancing outdoor intelligence for pools and backyards," said Sai Reddy, founder and CEO of CamerEye. "We are dedicated to delivering ongoing innovation for safer, smarter and sustainable pool experiences, bringing peace of mind to the heart of families’ backyard oases."

CamerEye understands the diverse needs of its users, which is why it now offers two versions of its highly scalable system that best suit their requirements.

Leveraging AI technology and visual intelligence, pool professionals and pool owners can be on the leading edge of innovation with CamerEye's AI smart pool system that adapts to their evolving needs, ultimately saving time, money, and ensuring pool care and safety.

CamerEye is dedicated to continuously enhancing homeowner's pool safety as its core mission. The AI smart system harnesses the power of an updated AI camera design with a built-in siren for robust 24/7 video monitoring, human and pet-only detection in and around the pool, and timely alerts for critical situations including fast distress detection to safeguard pool areas for ongoing peace of mind.

CamerEye's system takes pool maintenance to the next level, offering a smarter and easier approach through its new in-app data dashboard. It provides real-time data on pool health, including cleanliness, usage tracking, timely care alerts, and a comprehensive pool health score. Homeowners can also notify their pool professionals to ensure responsive maintenance and address concerns while ultimately saving time and money.

CamerEye has earned the trust of pool industry leaders and their customers including Premier Pools, Blue Haven Pools, Keith Zars Pools, Cody Pools, Claffey Pools and Shasta Pools.

CamerEye's AI smart pool system is available through major distributors and buying groups, including PoolCorp and Heritage Group, Carecraft, MPG, UAG, and IPG. Installation is an easy few steps. Referrals to installers are also available.

To learn more about CamerEye and schedule a free demonstration, visit www.CamerEye.ai, contact 800-906-2810 or email [email protected].

About CamerEyeCamerEye is focused on changing the game of outdoor intelligence using advanced artificial intelligence technology that transforms the moment we step outside. CamerEye's innovation and vision are at the intersection of intelligent outdoor and pool safety, security, automation, maintenance and operations solutions for pool professionals and growing families to provide trusted peace of mind.

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Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of Northeast Spa and Pool Association & NESPA Foundation, Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines, and Joe Ohme, founding board member of the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance, joined Assemblyman Sean Kean on the boardwalk in Spring Lake, New Jersey to highlight the importance of water safety education this Memorial Day weekend.

All advocates for water safety initiatives, the group gathered to support Kean's legislation (A618) which proposes that K-12 school districts be required to provide instruction on water safety. The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the Assembly Education Committee.

"The ocean and pool provide amazing opportunities for exercise, relaxation, fun, and cooling off. However, we must always be careful around water—the ocean, lakes, rivers, as well as pools and hot tubs," said Asm. Kean. "It is important that water safety is taught in schools as part of health and physical education. I hope that this is just the beginning, that learning in the classroom leads to actual swim lessons in water."

"The NESPA Foundation is focused on creating more opportunities for children to learn lifesaving water skills and introducing kids to a lifelong love of aquatics," Mondi said. "Drowning prevention starts with building respect for water and understanding water conditions. This bill helps us bring this critical information to more young people in New Jersey."

According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 5-14, following motor vehicle crashes. According to data from the NJ Department of Health, 78 people died in New Jersey due to drowning in 2020.

"Drowning is the number one cause of accidental deaths for children under the age of 4, and we believe these tragedies can be avoided with proper education and awareness. Providing this information through our school system will significantly increase the accessibility of this information to children throughout the state, who otherwise might never receive it," said Oehme. "We support this legislation and similar efforts to create a broader range of delivering the message of water safety education and awareness to all."

"The best thing we can do to keep our children safe in the water is to continue talking about the lifesaving skill of learning to swim and increase access to swim education to make water safety a reality for children in need," shared Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Vice President of Partnerships and Development for PHTA, who leads the Step Into Swim initiative.

Affirming the NESPA Foundation's commitment to supporting swim education around our region, the Foundation has committed $25,000 to Step into Swim – an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, and its Foundation committed to safe swim education and drowning prevention. As part of this pledge, the Foundation will match donations made at www.NESPAfoundation.org. The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance will also match this doubled donation, meaning each donation is quadrupled.

Mondi added, "Partnering with Step Into Swim aligns perfectly with our efforts to educate more children and families about water safety."

For those ages 1 to 4, learning to swim from a qualified instructor drastically reduces the risk of drowning by 88 percent and is critical in keeping children safer in the water. The NESPA Foundation shares in Step Into Swim's mission to combat drowning prevention with access to free swimming lessons and educational resources that empower our children to be confident in and around water.

"I am grateful to the NESPA Foundation for their continued support of and generosity to Step Into Swim," said Gaines. "Our donors and sponsors are the driving force behind the success of this program. The NESPA Foundation's commitment to Step Into Swim allows us to help save lives, promote the benefits of swimming, and serve as an educational resource for water safety in communities where it is needed most."

About the NESPA Foundation

The NESPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the public's pool and spa experience through charitable endeavors. To learn more about The Foundation, visit www.NESPAfoundation.org.

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