It may seem like summer just started, but it's already winding down. Here's how to drain your pool without damaging waterways and wildlife.

When to drain a pool When you check your local regulations on draining pools, you may also notice your area has rules about when you’re allowed to do the draining.

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was mandated in 2008 after a 7-year-old drowned due to a drain cover, and this federal law requires that all public pools, including hotels ...