Bob has been a fixture in the aquatics industry for 42 years. He focused on the commercial swimming pool industry beginning in the early 1980’s and after a 6 year relationship with KDI Sylvan Pools, joined Neptune Benson. It is reported that we will still see Bob on special projects. The Counsilman – Hunsaker team […]
If something was published in scientific literature 50 years ago, you simply go online (or have a librarian) go online to find the paper. The upside is that scientific, scholarly publications never go away! This is an awesome thing since today’s scientists can determine the edge of scientific knowledge and push forward. This reduces wasteful […]
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution in support of reasonable pool and spa entry requirements for travelers with disabilities and called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to work for sensible measures that provide access while protecting children from harm. AH&LA ADA Counsel Minh Vu, […]
A recent article published by The Washington Post discusses an outbreak of the bacterial infection known as Legionnaires’ disease which reportedly affected eight Milwaukee area people in 2010. The outbreak has been linked to a decorative water feature located in a hospital lobby that had been visited by all eight of the people who contracted […]
ADA retrofit edict goes off deep end The Justice Department on Thursday issued a 60-day stay for hundreds of thousands of public pools that had been required to install ramps and wheelchair lifts by today or else face lawsuits over violating disability laws.
Joe Hunsaker, who died March 11, 2012 at age 74, struggled with multiple sclerosis since 1978 and cancer recently, is survived by his beloved wife, Charmaine Wilke Hunsaker who has been a loving partner for the past ten years, his children: Scot Hunsaker (Sue), Stephanie Hunsaker Policy (Al), Eric Hunsaker (Cindy) their mother and good […]
The 2012 annual Paragon Awards will be presented on Friday, May 11, 2012, at a ceremony at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. The Annual Paragon Awards are presented for outstanding contributions to Competitive Swimming, Water Polo, Competitive Diving, Aquatic Safety, Synchronized Swimming and Recreational Swimming. Read More at the […]
On February 16th 2012, California Assembly member Michael Allen introduced Assembly Bill 1726, known as the Public Pool Health & Safety Act of 2012, regulating the qualifications of those persons operating swimming pools, wading pools, water attractions and interactive fountains. Effective January 1st 2014, the proposed law would require every swimming pool, wading pool, water attraction […]
Aquatics International honors 25 standout leaders in the aquatic industry annually. The 2012 group focuses on professionals that will impact the industry significantly in the near future in additional to their notable accomplishments already. Doug is a Partner and Regional Director with Counsilman Hunsaker where he leads multiple studios that design and engineer national and […]
Disinfection and Water Quality Module Just Released For Public Comment The Disinfection and Water Quality module for the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) was posted on February 27, 2012 for public comment. This module could potentially be more impactful to today’s operators than other modules. The deadline for public comments is April 27, 2012. Counsilman […]
