Pool Industry Research

Statistics and legal guides for pool service professionals

Industry Statistics

357 children under 15 drown in pools annually. Latest CPSC data on fatalities, injuries, and trends.

Children ages 1-4 face the highest drowning risk. 79% of deaths occur before age 5.

74% of child drownings occur at residential pools, with 52% at the victim's own home.

$62 billion market, 8.8 million residential pools, 125,000+ service businesses.

8.8 million residential pools, 5.4 million in-ground, 300,000 commercial.

125,000+ pool service businesses, most with fewer than 10 employees.

Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona control 54% of the market.

$900/year average maintenance cost. Metal prices up 114-289% since 2020.

47% cite recruiting as top challenge. 54% of service firms increased headcount.

4 Sunbelt states generate 54% of pool industry revenue and 66% of new construction.

$6.2B U.S. pool equipment market. 80% variable speed pump adoption.

Q2 generates 33% of pool industry revenue vs 19% in Q4.

Federal drain safety requirements under 15 U.S.C. 8001-8008. Drain covers, SVRS, and public pool obligations.

Department of Energy efficiency rules under 10 CFR 431. WEF requirements for pumps 0.5-5 HP.

National Electrical Code requirements. Bonding, grounding, GFCI protection, and clearances.

Americans with Disabilities Act requirements under 28 CFR 35/36. Pool lifts and sloped entries.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard under 29 CFR 1910.1200. SDS access, PPE, and training.

All statistics and regulations are verified against primary sources

SEC 10-K Filings PHTA Industry Surveys U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Code Code of Federal Regulations Federal Register