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Dive Headfirst Into Swimming Pool Safety

You might be ready for a summer of swimming pool games like Marco Polo or simply frolicking and swimming your

Dive Headfirst Into Swimming Pool Safety
Qualified professionals will replace or upgrade electrical devices and equipment such as underwater lights, junction boxes, pumps and heaters to prevent mishaps. | Credit: Courtesy

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You might be ready for a summer of swimming pool games like Marco Polo or simply frolicking and swimming your days away, but is your pool safely ready for them?

From building or setting up a portable pool under power lines to not having ground-fault circuit interrupters- Opens in new window on all outlets within 20 feet of the water’s edge, there are many electrical hazards- Opens in new window — both visible and hidden — that can endanger unsuspecting pool occupants this summer.