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 […]
How green is your pool? Normally, a green pool is a sign of trouble. But these days it is hip to be green – in the earth-friendly sense, that is. Whether you are dreaming a new facility, pondering improvements to what you have, or are just wondering what you can do better right now, here […]
The CDC posted the Regulatory Program Administration Model Aquatic Health Code Module for public comment on December 7, 2011. Hydrologicblog posted this announcement with the supporting documents. http://hydrologicblog.com/2011/12/regulatory-program-administration-mahc/ The Counsilman – Hunsaker team posted a group response in support of the public comment requirements. This response can be viewed at the below link. Counsilman – […]
How do five municipalities agree on the replacement of two outdated swimming pools in two different locations with the support of the community and local school district? Cooperation, mutual respect, and options were vital to success. The Municipalities It began when a 1997 Park Survey revealed community interest in new swimming pools for the Centre […]
An aquatic therapy center for children with rehabilitation needs and developmental disorders should be designed with a balance of inspiration, innovation, and accommodation, where aesthetics and function merge. Interactive Water The size of the pool must be large enough for several children and their therapists at one time, about 50 square feet of water surface per […]
What is the definition of a water tight swimming pool? Believe it or not, there is not agreement on how a swimming pool should hold water. The differences centers around being water tight before or after the final finish is applied to the pool shell. An example would be should the pool be water tight […]
Neptune~Benson, a manufacturer of commercial pool filtration systems, announced today that it has acquired the business of Lawson Aquatics, Inc. a manufacturer of main drain and rim-flow system components. While Lawson Aquatics will be managed out of Neptune~Benson’s headquarters in Coventry, Rhode Island, the company will retain its key personnel and will continue to operate […]
