10 Water Safety Facts Everyone Should know - Upper Valley Aquatic Center

10 Water Safety Facts Everyone Should knowHome » About » Blog » 10 Water Safety Facts Everyone Should know1. Never swim alone.Swimming should only happen when a lifeguard is on duty. Lifeguards don’t just watch the people in the pool, lake or ocean. Their job is also to watch the water and advise swimmers on any safety concerns and questionable conditions that might arise. They are also trained to respond quickly when something happens.2. Swimming lessons reduce a child’s risk of drowning by 88%.The study, from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, found children who participated in swim lessons had an 88 percent reduced risk of drowning.3. Never take your eyes off your child while they are in the water. Drowning is silent and takes two minutes. A child can drown in less than one inch of water.PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE. We understand that parents need to relax too. But when your children are in the water, it’s time to be alert. As a general rule of thumb, a parent sho...