Italy: New Law Threatens Thousands of Swimming Pools

The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously approved stricter rules on suction outlets, but Italy’s pool infrastructure may not be ready. On July 23, the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved, with cross-party support,

26 July, 2026

Markets

Pool Safety Test by Professione Acqua

In Italy, Professione Acqua offers a service that verifies the regulatory compliance of pool suction systems, preventing the risk of entrapment. The safety of pool bathers depends on a variety of factors:

25 July, 2026

Markets

Italy’s Wastewater: Legal Limits

Meeting legal discharge limits is only the first step. The real challenge is proving, at any given moment, that constant control is ongoing. When it comes to wastewater treatment in Italy, most

24 July, 2026

Markets

Installed reinforced liner: Acquanet’s guidelines

The Italian Association of Pool Builders was the first to draft a document, dedicated to industry professionals, that sheds light on a specific and controversial topic: the installation of PVC liners for

9 July, 2026

Markets·Products

ForumPiscine: the dates for the 2027 edition

From 10 to 12 February 2027, XLeisure will host the 18th edition of the International Exhibition of Swimming Pools and Spas in Bologna. There are still a few months to go, but

7 July, 2026

Events·Markets

Ideal swimming pool temperature: comfort and summer savings

As summer hits, pool maintenance demands special attention to one key factor: water temperature. This affects the human body’s health, energy consumption, running costs, and the water’s biological quality. In recent years,

1 July, 2026

Statistics

Alphacover: pool covers for every need

Custom-made, self-supporting, available in different heights: Alphacover pool covers are Italian-made but designed for every market. When people talk about “Made in Italy,” they often mean artisan quality and, why not, family-run

29 June, 2026

Company Profiles

Italian Public Swimming Pools: The Missing Digital Leap

Visitor numbers are rising, but margins are falling. The reason lies in an analogue management model that other European markets have already left behind. Italy’s public swimming pool sector is facing a

27 June, 2026

Market Analysis

Milan bets on a roof: €28 million to swim all year round

A public investment will bring back to life one of the city’s most beloved outdoor pools, proving that aquatic spaces can become permanent urban infrastructure. The Argelati is one of Milan’s most

25 June, 2026

Latest

Acquanet at Jesolo to Address Pool Safety

On May 21, the conference “When a Child Drowns, Silence Is the First Warning Sign” will bring the Association together with other partners of this initiative promoted by the city. Between 2014

17 May, 2026

Events

italian pools