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They look like they use a lot of water but in fact swimming pools don’t actually use very much at all.
Water consumption is highest in places like bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, where water is used once and discarded.
Pools, on the other hand, store water for long periods of time. They filter, sanitise and keep it pure and clean so swimmers can use it again and again. Pools are like a big water tank and have even helped protect homes and people during bushfires.
Filtration, purification and evaporation do consume some water, but not that much.
Here are some tips that will help you keep your pool water consumption to an absolute minimum. |
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| Tips for Pool Owners |
Every pool and spa owner can ‘do their bit’ to save water by following these simple rules, especially during periods of drought: |
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Pools and spas should only need topping up occasionally and,
in a drought, try to keep this to a
minimum.
Keep the water level half way up the skimmer box. Over-filling
or under-filling reduces the efficiency
of the skimmer box and that can lead to contamination of the
water.
Always maintain the correct chemical balance. Pool and spa water
is only wasted when it becomes
contaminated and has to be drained away and replaced.
If you’re uncertain about chemical balance or sanitiser
levels, take a water sample to your nearest
pool shop or call in a pool service technician.
It’s crucial to keep the filter running regularly, up
to eight hours a day in summer, and for a few
hours a day in winter.
Regular manual cleaning of the pool, skimmer box and other collection
points will reduce the load
on the filter. That in turn will reduce the need to backwash.
Keep all animals out of the pool.
If you have a sand or DE filter, consult your owner’s
manual and keep backwashing to the minimum
level recommended. Stop as soon as the water looks clean in
the sight glass.
If you have a cartridge filter, clean it with a chemical cartridge
cleaner instead of using the hose.
If you think your pool may have a slow leak, contact your pool
shop. They’ll advise you on a
simple way to check for leaks using a bucket and a marker pen.
Have all your pool equipment and plumbing checked for leaks.
In just one year, a steadydribble
can waste the entire volume of water in an average pool.
Ensure that each piece of pool equipment is working correctly.
Inefficient equipment can waste
water.
Discourage rough play. Bombing and splashing water onto the
pool deck increases evaporation
and wastes water.
Outdoor pools and spas collect rainwater. This can overfill
a pool, so bucket or siphon the excess
to areas not touched by the rain, like plants under eaves or
larger trees.
When
it’s not in use, put a pool cover on the pool to stop
evaporation. Thin evaporation covers
are available — as are bubble, thermal and slat covers.
Have a qualified plumber conduct a water audit of your home.
Just one flow control valve on the
main shower could save as much water as your pool uses in a
year — and still give you a great
shower. |
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Just by following the tips in this article, all pool owners can continue to enjoy their pool and still play a part in reducing water consumption.
Source SPASA |
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