Drowning Prevention Day: Keeping Waters Safe

Every year, on the 25th of July, communities worldwide observe Drowning Prevention Day - a poignant reminder of the importance of water safety and the prevention of drowning incidents. Landmarks across Australia will turn blue to remember those who have been lost to drowning and as a reminder that “anyone can drown, but no one should”.

Understanding the Significance of Drowning Prevention Day

Drowning remains a critical public health issue globally, claiming an estimated 320,000 lives annually. In Australia alone, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under five years old. These statistics underscore the urgency of promoting water safety awareness and implementing effective preventive measures.

Introducing Poseidon System: Advanced Water Safety Technology

At the forefront of innovative solutions is the Poseidon system. Drowning is the number one cause of serious injury or death in public swimming pools.

Poseidon by Maytronics is the world’s leading computer vision drowning detection technology for public and commercial pools. Poseidon is in over 200 public pools across Asia, Europe, Canada, the USA, and Australia.

Key Features of Poseidon System:

Real-time Monitoring: Poseidon uses various cameras, including overhead or underwater cameras, depending on the pool design, to continuously monitor the movement of all swimmers in the swimming pool. This helps lifeguards make public pools safer as the pool is constantly monitored from different angles.

Alert Systems: If a person is motionless on the pool bottom for at least 10 seconds, the Poseidon system triggers an alarm and pinpoints the exact location so that lifeguards can react quickly.

For more information about the Poseidon System visit our website: https://drowningprevention.com.au/

Celebrating Progress, Advocating for Change

On Drowning Prevention Day, we recognise advancements like the Poseidon system while reaffirming our commitment to advocating for change. By giving water safety education, raising awareness of the dangers of water, developing innovative drowning prevention technology, and ensuring that all public pools have the Poseidon system, we hope to reduce drowning incidents in public swimming pools worldwide.

How You Can Get Involved

1. Spread Awareness: Share information about Drowning Prevention Day and the importance of water safety with your community.

2. Learn CPR: Being trained in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can make a lifesaving difference in drowning emergencies.

3. Support Initiatives: Donate to organisations like Samuel Morrison Foundation,

   Royal Life Saving, Shallow Water Blackout Prevention, Hannah’s Foundation or Australian Leisure Facilities Association Queensland that work tirelessly to educate communities about water safety.

Conclusion

As we observe Drowning Prevention Day on July 25th, remember that every action we take toward water safety can save lives. From raising awareness to embracing technological advancements like Poseidon, we can create safer environments around water and prevent tragic drownings. Join us in making a difference—because every life lost to drowning is one too many.

Anyone can drown, no one should.