08/14/2026
Electric shock drowning (ESD) severely injures and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends an electric current into water, which can ultimately cause paralysis. Have a qualified electrician inspect your pool, spa, or hot tub annually. Install GFCIs, which can prevent electrocution, on all receptacles within 20 feet of the water’s edge: https://zurl.co/gb2gb