Let’s work together to be safe around water

Water safety is a shared responsibility

Drowning affects all ages, but it is the number one cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. As a community-based not-for-profit water and power company, SRP partners with local community groups, agencies and organizations to increase awareness and promote water safety.

Free downloadable water safety materials

Think safety first, assign a Water Watcher

If kids will be around water, whether at the lake or the pool, assign a few capable adults who know how to swim and perform CPR in case of an emergency to be Water Watchers.

Create a safe space

• Enclose your pool with a self-closing, self-locking fence with vertical bars. Have multiple barriers in place as added safety measures.
• When near a pool, lock any pool gates each time someone enters or exits. Never prop a gate open.
• Be aware of buckets, puddles, ponds and play structures that may be safety hazards.
• Move outdoor furniture inside the pool fence to prevent children from using it to climb over the fence. Also, remove any toys from the pool area that might attract kids.
• Lock doors and windows and secure dog doors that lead to pools. Empty kiddie pools and buckets.
• Make it a habit to close doors to laundry rooms and bathrooms.

Use life-saving equipment

• Don't depend on floating toys; they are not designed to save lives. Use approved lifesaving devices such as life jackets.
• Look for the U.S. Coast Guard-approved label on life jackets and ensure proper fit by weight.

Community partners

SRP partners with local organizations to provide resources that keep you and your family safe around water.

Pool Fence Safety Program

Playing it Safe workshop

Swimming lessons

Community events

To connect with SRP on various topics within the community, visit us at an event near you.