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The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announces its support of the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act (VGBA), which was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, by U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), John Carter (R-TX-31), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01). H.R. 4751 seeks to reauthorize and update 2008 legislation requiring every public pool in the United States to install safe drain covers that prevent suction entrapment, in an effort to decrease drownings in pools and spas.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, and POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living projects, are pleased to announce the launch of Women of Water (WOW). WOW is a new initiative developed to connect, empower, and advocate for women in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry through community, education, and leadership development.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award. This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to two PHTA members in the builder or service sector to use for PHTA education or certification.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce that Dr. Adam Katchmarchi (Ph.D.) has joined the organization as Vice President of Educational Development. Dr. Katchmarchi begins his role effective July 1, 2025.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant. The winners will be honored at the PHTA Awards Ceremony at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in Las Vegas, NV, on October 21, 2025.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-3 2014 (R2023) American National Standard for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas, and calls for participation in the new PHTA-3 Standard Writing Committee (SWC).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 (R2023) American National Standard for Residential Portable Spas and Swim Spas, and calls for participation in the new PHTA-6 Standard Writing Committee (SWC).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-5 2025 American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools (PHTA-5).

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce POOLCORP as its newest Strategic Partner. The PHTA Strategic Partnership Program creates special opportunities for companies that promote the association’s initiatives, including education, advocacy, and market outreach.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-4 2025 American National Standard for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools (PHTA-4).