Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Launches Women of Water Podcast
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the launch of Women of Water, a new video and audio podcast celebrating the women who are shaping the industry, launching Sept. 22.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Revised PHTA-3 Standard
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, invites public review and comment on the proposed revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-3-2014 (R2023) American National Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas.
From Student to Teacher
Some people get into the pool industry because they dream of working on exclusive resorts, waterparks or celebrity projects. But for Matthew Ryther, it was access to something else that caught his eye at a young age: the pump room.Â
PHTA Names Recipients of 2026 Greg Garrett Scholarship
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has named Arthur Grace of Clearwater Pool and Spa Inc. in Livonia, Michigan, and Martin Cole of Lone Star Oasis Pools LLC in Boyd, Texas, as the recipients of the 2026 Greg Garrett Scholarship.
PHTA Names Recipient of 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has named the City of Ocala Recreation & Parks in Ocala, Florida, as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant.
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Launches Task Force on Above-ground Pool Ladder Safety
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Technical Advisory Committee has authorized the formation of a task force on above-ground swimming pool ladder safety following recent action by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which granted Petition CP 25-2 regarding child-resistant pool ladders.
PHTA Requests Reaffirmation of Water Conservation Efficiency Standard
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is requesting reaffirmation of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas, and Swim Spas.
PHTA Announces Revision of PHTA-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 American National Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance. As part of the revision process, PHTA is accepting applications for the new PHTA-2 Standard Writing Committee.
PHTA Announces 2026 Board of Directors, Appointment of Scott Frost as Chairman
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced Scott Frost has been appointed as chairman of the board for 2026.Â
