Swimming pools offer relief from summer days and provide an excellent exercise alternative. However, many accidents and injuries occur from inadequate or negligent care or behavior by the pool owner. Common causes of swimming pool accidents include slippery decks, inadequate warning signs, negligent supervision, improper pool depth markings, and defective equipment. Children are particularly vulnerable, accounting for a significant portion of swimming pool-related injuries and fatalities. Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. 

Property owners, whether private or public, have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions around their pools including proper maintenance, adequate supervision (especially in public pools), and clear safety warnings. When these duties are neglected, the property owner may be held liable for resulting injuries.