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.
From Worn Out to Welcoming
When Vista Pools was contacted about a residential pool renovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the assignment initially appeared routine. The company handles a steady volume of remodels alongside new construction, and the request fit that profile. Once owner Scott Bakkala arrived on-site, however, he learned the pool served the Tulsa Girls’ Home, a nonprofit that provides residential care for girls in foster care.
Fluidra Continues Support of Step Into Swim With $100,000 Donation
Fluidra, a leading provider and global leader in residential and commercial pool and wellness equipment and connected solutions, is proud to announce its continued partnership with Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance committed to promoting the importance of water safety and creating more swimmers.
Heritage Pool Supply Group Donates $100,000 to Step Into Swim
Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announced it received a $100,000 donation from Heritage Pool Supply Group and its Heritage Cares Foundation. Heritage Cares hosted a charity concert at the 2026 Pool & Spa Show, with Step Into Swim among the four organizations supported.
Claffey Represents Pentair During PHTA Day on the Hill
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance hosted its third annual Day on the Hill this spring, bringing together pool and spa professionals from across the country to advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill.
Dive into National Water Safety Month with These 6 Tips
In the United States, May is recognized as National Water Safety Month. This annual event is coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) with support from American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association, and Pentair is proud to sponsor this year’s awareness program. The…
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Leads Third Annual Day on the Hill
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance hosted the third annual PHTA Day on the Hill. Association members were invited to Washington, D.C., to engage with policymakers and advocate for the interests and growth of the industry.
SwamCam Partners with Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King to Promote Water Safety
SwamCam, a maker of AI-powered pool alarm systems, is partnering with Olympic gold medalist Lilly King to enhance water safety awareness and drowning prevention efforts.
Swimming Toward Opportunity
Pentair has long been a leader in the aquatic industry, providing innovative pool equipment and water solutions worldwide. But beyond its technical expertise, the company is making a significant impact through its partnership with Special Olympics, fostering inclusive communities and improving access to swimming for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
VivoAquatics Releases New AI-powered Feature to Help Pool Operators Diagnose and Solve Issues in Real Time
VivoAquatics, a provider of water safety, compliance and sustainability solutions, has released Resolve, a feature within its chat platform Blu.
Pool Horizons Releases Reports and Resources
Pool Horizons recently released four comprehensive working group reports, case studies and best-in-class videos from the 2023 and 2024 Pool Horizons summits.
Embracing Pool Safety
As an Olympic swimmer and a water safety expert for Leslie’s, Cullen Jones understands the importance of water safety. However, that connection began long before his swimming career when at 5 years old, he nearly drowned at a water park.