Clearfield has implemented Utah's first public pool drowning detection technology to increase swimmers' safety.
CLEARFIELD — A northern Utah aquatics center has implemented the state's first public pool drowning detection technology to increase swimmers' safety.
Shaundra Rushton, Clearfield's communications manager, said the city pursued WAVE not because of any past drownings but out of a desire to improve public safety measures.is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1-4Clearfield Aquatic and Fitness Center director Clint Warnick emphasized that using WAVE is an added safeguard. He compared it to the way airbags enhance drivers' safety in conjunction with using a seat belt.
As of May 1, the city pool requires patrons 12 and younger to use WAVE. Older swimmers are also welcome to use the technology as an extra precaution or to help normalize the technology for younger patrons.
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