Before you cannonball into your neighborhood swimming pool this summer — or slip into a hot tub for a relaxing soak — check the last time it was inspected. Thousands of pools, hot tubs, and splash ...

For many, owning a swimming pool and a hot tub symbolizes a life of luxury, relaxation, and the joy of making memories. These watery havens provide an oasis in our backyards where we can escape daily ...

Outbreaks of illness in pools, hot tubs and lakes throughout the United States have been increasing in recent years as a result of a parasite called Cryptosporidium. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Before summer heats up, and you want to cool off at the pool, a quick reminder — the water’s swimming with filth. A study of 48,632 public pools, hot tubs, water playgrounds and other places where ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. Is nothing safe any more? Just in time for summer fun, the CDC ...

Taking a cool, refreshing dip in a lake or swimming pool is one of summer’s enjoyments and sometimes a necessary escape from the stifling heat. But two recent federal health studies found that some ...

The 2022 hurricane season is in full swing and being prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way is essential. This even includes getting the swimming pool or hot tub ready for a storm. You ...

First it was toilet paper. Next, it was disinfectants, followed by face masks and other personal protective equipment. Then, it was a whole array of different items, ranging from yeast to condoms to ...

It's usual to find surprising things when renovating an old home, perhaps mold or lost belongings. A 12ft swimming pool and a hot tub underneath your feet, however, is a little less usual. That's what ...

Swimming pool and hot tub owners who use lots of water could be charged a premium, Ofwat has suggested. Householders could also be charged more for water in the summer and less in the winter, the ...

Before the pandemic, many had vacation plans this spring or summer but now instead of hopping on an airplane to their destination they're driving to Springfield's Pool and Spa for the next best thing.