07/11/2026
Water Safety Starts Before You Get In the Water💧
Take a close look at this image. The color of a swimsuit can make a huge difference in how quickly someone can be seen underwater.
👙Bright, high-visibility colors like neon orange, neon yellow, neon green, and bright pink are much easier to spot in both pools and natural bodies of water. Dark colors such as black, navy, dark blue, gray, and even white in certain conditions can quickly blend into the water, making it much harder to see a child or swimmer who is struggling beneath the surface.
Pools vs. Lakes -
🏊♀️Pools:
Clear water helps, but shadows, reflections, and pool bottoms can still make darker swimsuits difficult to see.
🚣Lakes, rivers, and ponds: Murky water, waves, weeds, depth of water, and changing light can make dark-colored swimsuits nearly invisible within seconds.
🟡 Choosing a bright swimsuit is a simple step that can improve visibility, but it is never a substitute for active supervision!
🚧Water Safety Reminders:
- Always keep children within arm's reach around water.
- Designate a sober, attentive "Water Watchers" to avoid distractions like phones or conversations.
- Children and weak swimmers should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when appropriate, especially in open water.
🫁Learn CPR! It can save a life before emergency responders arrive.
- Never assume someone else is watching your child.
- Remember that drowning is often silent and can happen in less than a minute.
🚸A bright swimsuit may give precious extra seconds to spot a swimmer in distress but constant supervision and good choices is what truly saves lives.
☀️ This summer, think beyond style. Choose colors that can be seen. Stay alert. Stay within reach. Let's make every day on the water a safe one.
