Chandler Aquatics offers multiple water safety initiatives

This August, the city of Chandler's 'Water You Doing' campaign is recognizing Drowning Impact Awareness Month by encouraging residents to make water safety a priority through education, events and community resources.

The Water You Doing campaign is a partnership between Chandler Aquatics, Chandler Fire and  Police, dedicated to educating the community about the risks around water-related incidents, and the skills and techniques to prevent tragic accidents.

To help more residents gain lifesaving skills, Chandler Aquatics is offering free swim lessons through August, made possible by the Water You Doing campaign and Salt River Project. While the free lessons are currently full, affordable swim lessons are available through October.

Residents can participate in the final Water You Doing Pop-Up Event of the season on Saturday, Aug. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, located at 1400 W. Summit Place in Chandler. The free event includes public swimming, interactive water-safety activities and educational resources for the whole family. 

Also, Aug. 15 is the final day for Chandler residents to enter the pool fence giveaway online. Three residents with in-ground pools will receive a pool fence. Proof of Chandler residency is required.

Although summer is winding down in Chandler, drowning prevention remains a year-round responsibility. Pools can pose a danger during cooler months and should always be secured with locked gates and self-latching fences.

Drowning can occur in as little as one inch of water, making everyday household items such as buckets, bathtubs and pet water bowls potential hazards for young children.

The ABCs of water safety:, according to a news release, are A) Always provide active adult supervision and stay within an arm’s reach of children, B) create barriers with pool fences and locked doors, enroll in learn-to-swim classes, and C) use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for non-swimmers.

Registration for fall swim lessons is open for Chandler residents and non-residents and can be done online by clicking here.

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