Pool and Spa Submersion Data and Related Reports
A list of reports produced by CPSC to help children and families prevent drownings and other water-related mishaps.
Circulation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 2009-2013
Released May 2014This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.
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Released May 2015This report presents estimates of the number of pool- or spa-related submersion injuries between 2012 and 2014, and it presents counts of reported pool- or spa-related submersion fatalities involving children younger than 15 years of age between 2010 and 2012.
Download This ReportSubmersions Related to Non-Pool and Non-Spa, 2012 Report
This report contains information on non-pool product related submersion incidents of children under 5 years of age.
Download This ReportCirculation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2010
Released May 2011This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.
Download This ReportCirculation Entrapment Memorandum covering the years 1999-2010
Released May 2012This memorandum characterizes information on circulation entrapment incidents associated with pools, spas and whirlpool tubs that were reported to the CPSC staff.
Download This Report1999-2006 Reported Submersions and Other Hazards Associated with Liquids/Chemicals in Buckets/Pails, July 2008
Released September 2008This memorandum contains information on submersions and other hazards reported to CPSC staff associated with buckets and pails containing liquids and/or chemicals.
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Study on Pool Alarm Reliability
Released May 2000CPSC staff evaluation of water disturbance alarms.
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