An alarming number of water-related deaths and injuries occur in and around pools each year. Learn how building codes have added provisions to make pools and spas safer.

Ensuring the safety of swimmers is critical for aquatic facility operators, and there are many important steps that go into maintaining safety. Well-trained lifeguards and properly maintained water and equipment are just two keys to ensuring the environment in and around your swimming pool is safe.

Waste collection can be a time-consuming process, made more challenging by unpredictable traffic patterns. That's why the city of Pittsburgh recently expanded its use of "smart" trash cans, deploying more than 1,200 around the city. The cans feature wireless sensors that can monitor fill level, weight, location and more, helping to maximize efficiency, and allowing the city to better deploy its maintenance staff.

Considering implementing or updating your local aquatic play area? Whether you have an existing sprayground that you'd like to refurbish and expand, or you're looking to build an entirely new splash play area, adding interactive, modular water features will inspire your community and engage all ages and abilities for years to come.

Many communities have discovered that existing waterfront areas, like lakes, ponds and old quarries, can be developed into a community asset that benefits everyone. Developing a waterfront destination with amenities both on the water and on the land nearby brings in a wide range of visitors, offering potential revenue for you, as well as having a real impact for local businesses.

Many parks and recreation organizations have a mission to reduce their environmental impact, and this mission often drives decisions about everything from what to plant in the landscape to what kinds of materials are most appropriate for furnishings like benches, receptacles and picnic tables.

Parks provide a natural setting for families and friends to gather and have some fun or just relax and enjoy the view. To make the view even better, many parks add customized shelters and other structures that turn park sites into visually stunning destinations for the whole community.

When you want to impress patrons with a well-outfitted facility, it's the little details that count. Well-maintained and supplied locker rooms might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but a bad locker room experience can have a dramatic impact on guests' perception of your facility. Proper care and the right amenities are the key to keeping locker rooms clean, dry and safe.

A swimming pool provides a great attraction for individuals and families who want to enjoy recreation and fitness activities in the water, but if your pool has to close for inclement weather or when the summer ends, you could be missing out on opportunities for year-round revenues. Pool enclosures that offer both an indoor and outdoor experience provide a smart solution, ensuring year-round, all-weather access to aquatic activities.

Finding the right products and equipment for your facility can seem like a difficult job, but it doesn't need to be. Services are available to help purchasing agencies with procurement, saving time and money.