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Lake Forest pool reopens after chemical scare
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Federal documents the pool is required to keep on file, as well as Pulsar s packaging, warn against mixing pool chemicals with each other or with other incompatible chemicals or with liquids other than water, said Dale Walter, a spokesman for

Safety tips for your garage
Wichita Eagle - Also, store pool chemicals according to the manufacturers’ directions to prevent combustion and potential poisoning exposures. Store shovels, rakes, lawn chairs, bikes and other sharp objects on the wall, and away from high traffic areas. Keep

Common house items can be surprisingly hazardous to pets
Detroit News - Above-ground pools can be easy to get into and difficult for pets to get out. And keep pool chemicals safely away from your pets. If your pet swims in the pool, make sure you rinse him off afterward so he doesn’t lick anything harmful as he tries to

Swimming pool water subject of myths
Herald Tribune - Pool chemicals are similar to those used in treating city water. Myth 2 — “It is raining; drain the pool before it overflows and comes into the house.” Wrong! The normal pool top is 6 inches below the floor of the house. The yard is below the top of

Pool stores wares fill a full acre
Tribune-Chronicle - Together, the three companies offer pool building, pool renovation, redevelopment of backyards, fountains, putting greens, outdoor kitchens, umbrellas, hammocks, landscaping, arbors, pool chemicals and more

The Market’s 10 Worst Stocks
Motley Fool - While the 10 best did boring things like make soda ( Hansen Natural ) and pool chemicals ( Pool Corp. ), a number of the 10 worst did exciting things in pursuit of the next great technological or pharmaceutical breakthrough. Many investors believe that

Hazardous Waste Collection Days slated in Bridgewater, New Milford
New Milford Spectrum - and Roxbury residents are invited to drop off oil- and lead-based paint, stains and varnishes, paint thinners and strippers, wood preservatives, waste fuels, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, moth balls, polishes, swimming pool chemicals

Children Fall Ill Following Chemicals Exposure at Placerville Pool
KXTV News10Net - A vapor cloud formed while the acid in the pool chemicals was being transferred from a truck to the supply shed. The children experienced some minor to moderate respiratory problems, according to officials. Fifteen people, including the driver of the

Fox Valley fliers wing it with new regulations
Beacon News - Henderson travels about three times a month in his job as national accounts manager for Arch Chemicals, a supplier of pool chemicals. More than anything “at this point, the extra security and the new rules is just going to be an inconvenience” he is

Gov. Kaine talks about ‘Plan B’ for Ford workers
WAVY News 10 - It took five hours before hazmat crews could even get inside the building to account for all of the pool chemicals inside and make sure they were all still in sealed containers. More >> Army identifies Chesapeake soldier killed in exercises in Hawaii

Jury, as well as victim’s relatives, urge judge to impose maximum
WAVY News 10 - It took five hours before hazmat crews could even get inside the building to account for all of the pool chemicals inside and make sure they were all still in sealed containers. More >> Army identifies Chesapeake soldier killed in exercises in Hawaii

The Market’s 10 Worst Stocks
Motley Fool - While the 10 best did boring things like make soda ( Hansen Natural ) and pool chemicals ( Pool Corp. ), a number of the 10 worst did exciting things in pursuit of the next great technological or pharmaceutical breakthrough. Many investors believe that

Clean out the scary stuff
Abington Mariner, MA - 6 hours ago… oil based paint and stains, solvents, gasoline, motor oil mixtures and other automotive fluids, pesticides, photography chemicals, pool chemicals, acids and …

Navy special operations boat crew takes unplanned junket to Tangier
WAVY News 10 - It took five hours before hazmat crews could even get inside the building to account for all of the pool chemicals inside and make sure they were all still in sealed containers. More >> Army identifies Chesapeake soldier killed in exercises in Hawaii

New OC pool could be money-saver
Derrick - The summer cost for pool chemicals has averaged $4,500 each summer. Stamm said Cornplanter Township has agreed to chip in $1,500 each year for soda ash and Cranberry Township is considering a similar, yearly contribution. * Maintenance costs averaged

DuPont seeks retail success
Indianapolis Star - DuPont had been selling pool chemicals to other manufacturers for years, so it wasn’t much of a stretch to sell its own line of easy-to-use chemicals directly to consumers, Kullman said.

How to help your swimsuit last longer
- Most swimwear is made from fabric that contains some spandex, a fiber that is susceptible to damage from pool chemicals and bacteria. And speaking of pool chemicals, here’s another hair-care item to add to last week’s list of products that deal

One year later, parents continue the search for their daughter’s
WAVY News 10 - It took five hours before hazmat crews could even get inside the building to account for all of the pool chemicals inside and make sure they were all still in sealed containers. More >> Army identifies Chesapeake soldier killed in exercises in Hawaii

Fashion Q & A
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel - Most swimwear is made from fabric that contains some spandex, a fiber that is susceptible to damage from pool chemicals and bacteria. And speaking of pool chemicals, here’s another hair-care item to add to last week’s list of products that deal with

Paper shredders can grab pets’ tongues, too
Dayton Daily News - And keep pool chemicals safely away from your pets. If your pet swims in the pool, make sure you rinse him off afterward so he doesn’t lick anything harmful as he tries to dry himself. And with the hot weather we have been having, remember these

Pools need attention every day
AZCentral.com - Testing kits can range from $5 to $400, depending on pool size and what you’re testing for. Good advice: Never mix swimming-pool chemicals. When adding them to the pool, allow one to disappear before adding another. All forms of acids react

Metro notes
Providence Journal - The Eco-Depot will accept poisonous and flammable items such as propane tanks, cleaners, pesticides, automotive lubricants, paints, thinners, stains, fertilizer, weed killers and pool chemicals. The service is available by appointment only by

Swimming pool water subject of myths
Herald Tribune - Pool chemicals are similar to those used in treating city water. Myth 2 — “It is raining; drain the pool before it overflows and comes into the house.” Wrong! The normal pool top is 6 inches below the floor of the house. The yard is below the top of

Hazardous Waste Collection Days slated in Bridgewater, New Milford
New Milford Spectrum - and Roxbury residents are invited to drop off oil- and lead-based paint, stains and varnishes, paint thinners and strippers, wood preservatives, waste fuels, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, moth balls, polishes, swimming pool chemicals

Lake Forest pool reopens after chemical scare
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Federal documents the pool is required to keep on file, as well as Pulsar s packaging, warn against mixing pool chemicals with each other or with other incompatible chemicals or with liquids other than water, said Dale Walter, a spokesman for

Collection effort targets household hazards
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - For $2 per gallon, residents can safely get rid of items ranging from out-dated pool chemicals and pesticides to half-empty paint cans and acid-filled car batteries. “There are a lot of dangers associated with improper disposal of these materials,” Mr

DuPont seeks retail success
Indianapolis Star, United States - 4 hours ago… DuPont had been selling pool chemicals to other manufacturers for years, so it wasn’t much of a stretch to sell its own line of easy-to-use chemicals directly …

Recycling event to be Saturday
Home News Tribune - Household special waste includes oil-based paint and varnish, antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemicals, corrosives, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, fire extinguishers, motor oil and oil filters, gasoline, batteries, thermostats, unbroken

Common house items can be surprisingly hazardous to pets
Detroit News - Above-ground pools can be easy to get into and difficult for pets to get out. And keep pool chemicals safely away from your pets. If your pet swims in the pool, make sure you rinse him off afterward so he doesn’t lick anything harmful as he tries to

Hazmat Teams Called In For Pool Store Fire
WTKR - A fire at a pool supply business in York County sends smoke up and down the entire Peninsula. While firefighters tried to put out the fire at Anchor Pools and Spas, Hazmat teams tested the air and water to make sure none of the pool chemicals or