New device will help you detect electricity in lakes and pools

With the summer season here, many of us might find ourselves relaxing and swimming in a lake or pool, but with electricity all around from boats and docks to lights, how do you know if you’re safe?

ABC 17 News reported in 2015 that a man at the Lake of the Ozarks was electrocuted, and nearly four years ago, two Ashland children were killed.

Newly released, there is a device that will detect electricity in the water, so you know if the water is safe before entering.

Shock Alert is manufactured, and created in O’Fallon and initially created due to the deaths at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The device is yellow and in the triangular form, and it detects if there is voltage in the water or not.

The electric device floats on top of water, and will flash green when it’s turned on. Once it’s in the water, you move it around the pool, dock, lake, or marina, it will beep and start to turn red. If that is the case, then you have voltage in the water. Once you lead it closer to more beeping noises, you’ve found the active spot.

The key is to walk around the entire perimeter, to detect voltage.

Swimming in a marina is one of the most dangerous areas to swim with boat lifts, and power outlets around.

One may think turning pool lights on at night is a smart idea but if you don’t look for electricity it could result in death.

Shock Alert told ABC 17 news that it takes only two volts per foot to cause serious problems to someone’s body. Which could result in death, or paralysis.

For more information on this device you can click here.