Whether you have a permanent swimming pool setup or a child's paddling pool, you might be wondering if you can drain your pool water on to the lawn without damaging it. The easiest solution might also ...

A dangerous suction effect can be caused by unsafe drain covers. July 22, 2008— -- Safety experts say yesterday's arrest of a pool contractor in Connecticut could pressure many pool owners and ...

Incidents like the one that severely injured a 6-year-old girl at a wading pool in Minneapolis are unlikely if a newer generation of drain cover is installed, said Tim Shiek, owner of a Fargo pool ...

A popped pool can occur when pressure from groundwater becomes greater than the weight of an empty pool. This generally happens when draining an inground pool without proper precautions, and will ...

Members of Congress target regulators they say weakened pool-drain safety law. June 11, 2010 — -- On Thursday, four members of Congress sent letters of protest to the federal commissioners who ...

A recent near-drowning has drawn national attention to an often overlooked pool hazard. The near-drowning of singer and NBC's "The Voice" coach Usher's son has drawn increased scrutiny on pool drain ...

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 ...

Usher’s 5-year-old son survived a near-drowning incident involving a pool drain, but each year other kids aren’t so lucky. The suction created by the drains can trap children under the surface or ...

Q. My backyard is not level. The ground slopes from the left to the right as you look out my back kitchen window. The land in the subdivision slopes this general direction until it hits a small creek ...

Out of concern for the environment, the city of Paso Robles is advising people to think twice before draining their pool. Paso Robles Stormwater Program Manager Kim Porter says this is a popular time ...