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Pool-safety advocates decry loss of drain backup rule

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With summer in full swing, the Consumer Product Safty Commission has kicked off a pool-safety campaign.

By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY
Congressional backers of a law designed to prevent deaths and injuries from pool and hot tub drains say the Consumer Product Safety Commission watered down the measure by siding with the pool industry.

Local swimming pools closed after not meeting safety standards

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January 12th, 2010 @ 12:33pm
By Randall Jeppesen

UTAH COUNTY -- Six Utah County swimming pools or spas have been shut down over the past week because inspectors say they haven't made required improvements to meet federal safety standards.

I-Team: Hidden Pool Drain Danger

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A silent and powerful force lurks in tens of thousands of public and backyard pools. And the CBS4 I-Team has learned that, despite a new federal law designed to prevent it, the danger remains. CBS4 I-Team investigator Stephen Stock shows why Florida Health Officials remain powerless, unable or unwilling to enforce federal law and stop the danger from lurking under the water.

Many pools still not in compliance with new federal safety regulations

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An entire outdoor pool season has come and gone since the deadline to comply with new federal safety standards for pool drains -- designed to cut the risk of swimmers becoming entrapped and killed by drain suction -- but many pools are still not in compliance, say state and local regulators.

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