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The Olympic diving pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center became discolored during Tuesday’s competition, which has been attributed to algae or high alkalinity levels in the pool. Matt Majendie of the ...

Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. It's summer and therefore pool season is in full swing. And while pools are pretty common amenities that can be found at most hotels and resorts, a select ...

RIO DE JANEIRO – Rio’s Olympic pool is certainly not slow. Nine world or Olympic records have already fallen, and fallen again, in Brazil, and the swimming competition at the Games is still only ...

At the moment, one of the biggest stories at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio is the green pools. At first, it was just one pool. Now, a second pool reportedly turned green, and everyone is scrambling ...

As the water polo and diving pools at the Olympics remain a murky shade of green, Rio officials said they’re not clear on how the “proliferation of algea” was able to grow, according to the Associated ...

THURSDAY, June 2, 2016 -- Nothing seems better on a hot day than hopping into a cool swimming pool. But, new research might prompt you to shower first and make sure your kids don't pee in the water.

An in-ground pool is a big investment and a major addition to your home. In addition to advising on size, a great pool company should propose options that match the specific style of your home and the ...

Turquoise Place's unique lazy river is heated during March and April and is the perfect place to relax while drifting through the water or while laying out on the deck. But since it's June, the water ...

Last June, I explained why certain teams would be wise to blow out their international bonus pools in 2016. There are 10 teams already on the sideline already for 2016—including typical big ...