An inground pool sitting in a backyard surrounded by a lawn and shrubs - Herreid/Getty Images A popped pool can occur when pressure from groundwater becomes greater than the weight of an empty pool.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. You might be ready for a summer of swimming pool games like Marco Polo or simply frolicking and swimming your days away, but ...

The CDC recently reported an increase in drowning incidents among children.

Summertime presents unique challenges for pets and wildlife, especially poolside. While pools provide a welcome escape from the sweltering heat for humans, they can be hazardous to many nearby ...

On average, 26 children drown in pools and spas during the week of July 4th (WASHINGTON) – In anticipation of family gatherings around public and private pools during the Independence Day holiday, the ...