Safety Tips

Keep Yourself & Your Loved Ones Safe

Pools are only fun if they are being enjoyed safely and responsibly! Make sure everyone is following the best practices for pool and water safety, so your pool can continue to be a place for fun all year long.

General Safety Tips

  • You shouldn’t swim if you’re too cold or tired, or if you are far from safety or help.
  • Your family should set and follow water safety rules. There should also be rules in place to keep pets safe.
  • Be sure you aren’t diving where it isn’t deep enough or where there are obstructions or pool features.
  • Don’t swim after or while drinking alcohol.
  • Come up with a plan for emergencies and make sure everyone in your household is aware of it.
  • Don’t swim unless there is a drain cover or skim cover.
  • Make sure there are no hazards around the suction areas.
  • Clearly mark the cut-off switch on the pool pump so you can cut off the pump if someone is trapped by the suction. If someone is trapped by the suction, you can put your hand between the drain and the person in order to free them.

Water Safety for Children

  • There is absolutely no room for error or laziness when it comes to making sure your children are safe around the pool. Set rules right away and be strict about enforcing them.
  • Your child should never be unattended near the pool. When it comes to emergency situations, seconds count. Safety devices will never take the place of in-person supervision.
  • You should never leave a child aged 5 or younger alone near the pool.
  • Physical barriers can be used to limit or block access to the pool. You can contact us for recommendations about fence height.
  • If any doors lead to the pool, keep them locked.
  • You should use a safety cover when you’re not using the pool. Keep in mind that a safety cover can’t replace a fence.
  • Take away any toys, props, furniture, or ladders when the pool isn’t being used.
  • Teach your child to swim as soon as they are able to crawl to the pool.
  • Learn how to perform CPR and apply first aid.
  • Don’t allow your child to swim before you’ve removed the pool cover.
  • Children shouldn’t be allowed to use a hot tub. They can become overheated very easily.
  • Any child younger than 5 years old should use a life preserver when in the pool. The preserver should have a flotation collar.
  • No one should be swimming if there is lightning or you think lightning may be coming.
  • Small children should not swallow water, even if you are supervising them. Ingesting pool water can cause water intoxication.


One of the best precautions you can take as a parent is to sign your child up for swimming lessons that follow the guidelines of the national YMCA. If your child is 4 years old or younger, you can take the classes with them. Keep in mind that you should always supervise your child near the pool, whether they’ve learned to swim or not.

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