Stay Safe and Healthy in Your Backyard Pool

"COVID-19 and pools

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water. Limit close contact with people who are not part of your household both in and out of the water. Get more information about COVID-19 and water.

Having a backyard pool can be a fun way for you and your family to be active at home or just relax. However, it is important to know what to do to reduce the risk of injury and illness. Keep your backyard pool safe and healthy to maximize all the health benefits that swimming can bring.

Take Steps to Prevent Drowning

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in young children 1–4 years old, but there are things you can do to prevent drowning from happening in your pool:

• Make sure everyone has basic swim skills and water safety awareness.
• Use U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets as directed.
• Provide continuous and close supervision to swimmers.
• Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and how to perform CPR.
• Prevent access to the water when the pool is not in use.
  • Install and maintain barriers such as four-sided fencing.
  • Use locks/alarms for windows and doors..."
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