5 Things to Know About Pool Covers and Safety

Pool covers are maintenance tools, not safety devices They keep out leaves and debris but are not designed to prevent drowning.

Only safety covers meet ASTM standards for weight support Solar covers and winter covers are not built to hold a person’s weight, even temporarily.

Never cover a pool with people inside Anyone trapped under a cover can drown quickly, and the cover makes rescue difficult.

Standing water on winter covers is a drowning hazard Pump off rainwater or snowmelt so a child doesn’t drown in the shallow puddle on top.

A fence with a self-latching gate is the real safety solution For child protection, install a four-sided fence. The cover is only for keeping out leaves.