The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the recipient of the 2024 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant: Central Valley Health District in Jamestown, North Dakota. Given in the memory of Dr. Robert Neil Lowry, a longtime member of PHTA and the Recreational Water & Air Quality Committee, the $5,000 grant honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas and waterparks through educational, safety, operational and technical programs.
Since 1993, Central Valley Health District has been at the forefront of ensuring the safety and well-being of aquatic facility patrons. Central Valley Health District has demonstrated its commitment to public safety by conducting regular inspections of licensed aquatic facilities over the past two years and educating facility staff on the latest aquatic health and safety concerns.
With the grant, Central Valley Health District will develop outreach for licensed facilities, including a newsletter with guidance on regulatory compliance and safety; educate patrons on how to ensure a safe and healthful aquatic experience; and promote general aquatic safety on topics such as drowning prevention, safety equipment and maintaining the health of aquatic facilities.
For more information, visit phta.org/lowry-grant.
