Village Of Lisle: Pool Safely Tips From The Village Of Lisle

Press release from the Village of Lisle:

July 16, 2021

The Village of Lisle has joined the DuPage County Health Department in promoting Pool Safely, which is an opportunity to promote safety for children when near pools or while swimming. Take a  moment to review and consider the following Pool Safety tips:

• Teach children how to swim. Infant, child, adult, group, and adapted swim lessons are offered at pools throughout our region.
• Never leave a child unattended in or near water. If a young child is missing, check the water first.
• Designate a focused adult Water Watcher to supervise children who are swimming. Children of all ages must be taught not to enter the water unless a Water Watcher is present.
• Ensure that any pool or spa/hot tub that you use has drain covers that meet federal safety standards.
• Avoid entrapment by teaching children to stay away from pool drains and pipes. Keep long hair, bathing suit straps, and drawstrings away from drains.
• Prevent children from accessing the water by installing door alarms, pool motion sensors, and fencing around all four sides of swimming pools.
• Ensure older children and teens wear a life jacket and stay away from powerful currents in lakes and rivers. Only swim where a lifeguard is present. 

This press release was produced by the Village of Lisle. The views expressed here are the author’s own.