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Dispelling The Myth That Pools Waste A Lot Of Water
- By Davo Judge
- Published 09/22/2009
- Home & Garden
Dispelling The Myth That Pools Waste A Lot Of Water
Thousands of people all around Australia own and enjoy
their pools. Most of them will tell you that the rumor
about pools wasting water is simply untrue. By using a few
simple techniques, you can own a pool without wasting water
- and without incurring a huge water bill.
Pools Don't Waste Water - People Waste Water!
More than likely, you recently did something in your home
that involved using large quantities of water that were
then flushed away forever. Sound wasteful? It definitely
is, and it has nothing to do with pool ownership. Every
time you take one of those long, relaxing, hot showers,
you're literally sending gallons of water swirling directly
down the drain. Each time you use your washing machine, the
same thing happens. Flushing the toilet...? Ditto. Even
watering your garden wastes more water than running a pool
does. Although water is used to nourish plants, generally
it is used unwisely and simply seeps into the ground, never
to be seen - or used - again.
Unlike the above examples, pools use and reuse much of the
same water. The filtering system recycles the water,
keeping it sanitary and clean. Even through water
evaporates over a period of time, generally it takes an
extended period of time for it to the water level in your
pool. Pool renovations Brisbane companies will agree that
the initial fill up of a pool is its biggest need for water
- and that's hardly wasteful, since that water gets used
over and over again. As far as ongoing expenses go, keeping
water in your pool is cheap.
Ways To Save Water In Your Pool -
There are many ways to conserve the water you use for your
pool. Keeping chemicals at optimal levels is the key. When
they get out of whack, you have to use more water to
correct the problem. Keep the filter running at least eight
hours a day to minimize the need for new water. Discourage
children and others from splashing excessively - doing that
can waste a lot of water. Keep a high quality pool cover on
your pool whenever it's not in use; doing this can keep
water from evaporating and increase the time between
needing to top it off.
their pools. Most of them will tell you that the rumor
about pools wasting water is simply untrue. By using a few
simple techniques, you can own a pool without wasting water
- and without incurring a huge water bill.
Pools Don't Waste Water - People Waste Water!
More than likely, you recently did something in your home
that involved using large quantities of water that were
then flushed away forever. Sound wasteful? It definitely
is, and it has nothing to do with pool ownership. Every
time you take one of those long, relaxing, hot showers,
you're literally sending gallons of water swirling directly
down the drain. Each time you use your washing machine, the
same thing happens. Flushing the toilet...? Ditto. Even
watering your garden wastes more water than running a pool
does. Although water is used to nourish plants, generally
it is used unwisely and simply seeps into the ground, never
to be seen - or used - again.
Unlike the above examples, pools use and reuse much of the
same water. The filtering system recycles the water,
keeping it sanitary and clean. Even through water
evaporates over a period of time, generally it takes an
extended period of time for it to the water level in your
pool. Pool renovations Brisbane companies will agree that
the initial fill up of a pool is its biggest need for water
- and that's hardly wasteful, since that water gets used
over and over again. As far as ongoing expenses go, keeping
water in your pool is cheap.
Ways To Save Water In Your Pool -
There are many ways to conserve the water you use for your
pool. Keeping chemicals at optimal levels is the key. When
they get out of whack, you have to use more water to
correct the problem. Keep the filter running at least eight
hours a day to minimize the need for new water. Discourage
children and others from splashing excessively - doing that
can waste a lot of water. Keep a high quality pool cover on
your pool whenever it's not in use; doing this can keep
water from evaporating and increase the time between
needing to top it off.