Tips to keep a pool safe for summer fun

FALLBROOK – Temperatures have soared; summer has definitely arrived. And that means it’s time to hit the swimming pool!

But before jumping in, here are a few tips to help make sure a pool is safe for everyone using it.

San Diego County’s Department of Environmental Health inspects about 4,000 public swimming pools and spas every year to make sure they clean and safe. They only inspect public pools, not private residential pools, but have some helpful pointers.

Stay safe:

Watch the kids! This is absolutely rule number one. The pool is a place for fun. But every year children get seriously hurt...