New Searchable Database, WANID.org, Tracks Aquatic-Related Incidents Worldwide

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National Swimming Pool Foundation

Colorado Springs, Colorado (December 19, 2012) -The Worldwide Aquatic News Incident Database, www.WANID.org, a searchable database, has been developed by non-profit National Swimming Pool Foundation®. WANID tracks global aquatic incidents that occur in, or are related to, swimming pools and hot tubs. These events may result in injury, illness, and death. WANID also tracks aquatic-related lawsuits and pool closures. The Foundation provides access to the database at no charge for educational purposes. The detailed information system began first data collection in May 2006 by drawing from online news reports. Although the database is not completely comprehensive, it contains about 2,500 records thus far.

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