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Dangerous Drains!

All Public Pools required to replace dangerous drains by the end of 2008.

The danger is real and it’s severe. The story is the same all over. Everywhere, there are still over half of public pools that are non-compliant, with the dangerous drains still not replaced more than 6 months after the law has taken effect.

These old drains, not only in public pools, but at home, as well, where there are not regulations, are very dangerous for children. They can produce up to 800 pounds of force. Enough force to literally tear out your child’s intestines, causing death.

Since severe injury or death can result from a child encountering these dangerous drains, there is a sense of urgency and the Federal Government is expected to start enforcing the new laws more strictly, closing public pools which don’t comply.

Protect our kids. Ask your public pool if they are in compliance. If not, then DO NOT allow your children to swim there, and, furthermore, report the facility as being non-compliant! Simply look for the Department of Public Safety in your local phone directory, or search for the website.

Stop the Dangerous Drains!

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