Every month there seems to be another update about the American Red Cross fees. First the Red Cross changes fees, then everyone complains, and then the Red Cross changes fees, then everyone complains … it’s getting pretty old. I think everyone (and I mean everyone) needs to get over this. Yes, I can understand that […]
“Don’t confuse the urgent with the important.” “The ability to adjust is a sign of leadership.” – William H. Danforth, Founder of Ralston Purina “People base decisions upon what they think rather than what they know.” “Don’t forget to do the homework.” “Who says?” “Who is “they”?” “Prove it.” “An answer is not necessarily […]
The Sporting Good Manufacturing Association partners with five other organizations to ascertain activity popularity. In 2011, they measured the activity of different age groups hope or wish to do (aspirational activity) for seven age groups ranging from six to 65+ years of age. “Swimming for fitness” was in the top three aspirational activities for EVERY […]
It is universally-accepted that physical activity is good for your health and reduces mortality rates. Studies that compare mortality rates between swimmers and other common physical activities are rare. The most compelling findings are those of Chase, Sui, & Blair (IJARE, 2008, 2(3), 213-223) that compared 40,517 men 20-90 years who completed health examinations from […]
On April 27, 2012, Governor Rick Scott signed into law numerous changes to the responsibilities of the Florida Department of Health. The biggest change provides for sanitation and safety standard regulation pertaining to water quality to be the department’s main responsibility, while local enforcement districts may determine compliance with the construction standards. This change seems […]
The Kentucky Department for Public Health published proposed changes to the to the swimming pool and bathing facilities regulation in October of 2011. Hydrologic posted the announcement and CH’s response. The Business Lexington posted the following article authored by Tracynda Davis. Kentucky needs to update its pool code Lexington, KY – One of the greatest […]
The International Code Council (ICC) has teamed up with the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) to develop the 2012 ISPSC. The swimming pool code coordinated with the current requirements in the International Codes® and APSP standards. Developed with the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP), the ISPSC establishes minimum regulations for public […]
When developing a new aquatic facility that is intended to be a venue facility for sport, there are a significant number of priorities to be managed. Most facilities will not be selected in the bidding process to host a major championship event. When prioritizing capital dollars for the final solution, decisions will be required to […]
Significant modifications to the Illinois Swimming Pool Health Code are being proposed in the Swimming Facility Act. SB 3727 (Harmon, D. / Currie, B.) passed out of committee this week and is now on the House floor. The bill requires prequalification by the Illinois Department of Public Health for architects, engineers and contractors to complete […]
The CDC posted the Disinfection & Water Quality Model Aquatic Health Code Module for public comment on February 27, 2012. Hydrologicblog posted this announcement with the supporting documents. Disinfection & Water Quality Model Aquatic Health Code Module The Counsilman – Hunsaker team posted a group response in support of the public comment requirements. This response […]
