With more than 10.7 million residential pools in the U.S., many homeowners safely enjoy a dip in a residential pool each year. Unfortunately, there have been times where pools and electricity have mixed in dangerous ways.

“We tend to see tragedies occur when there is some piece of the safety system that was compromised,” says Jeff Sargent, principal electrical specialist with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

How can you make sure your home pool or hot tub is safe to enjoy this (and every) summer? Jeff shared with us important tips to help you identify potential electrical safety issues with your pool and tips for ensuring that it’s safe to use.