Tips for Conserving Water when You Own a Pool

Owning a pool automatically means that you’re probably going to use more water than the average person. You have to fill the pool up, which takes a lot of water, and then top it off as needed.

However, owning a pool does not necessarily mean that you have to use a ton of water all the time. There are things you can do to cut back on water usage. This, in turn, will also help you cut back on water-related costs. Plus, following some simple tips can also lessen your negative environmental impact.   

Don’t Do Full Drains

Some people will completely drain their pool at the end of the season and then add in brand new water. For large pools, that’s a lot of water being wasted, as well as a lot of water to replenish.

Fortunately, you can avoid both the waste and the expense by not fully draining your pool at the end of the season. Believe it or not, with proper care, water can be maintained during the off-season and then ready to use come summer time.

The general rule is that pools only need to be fully drained every three to seven years! How often you will need to drain your pool will depend on a wide range of factors, such as frequency of use, how many people use the pool, and your maintenance schedule.

However, that’s definitely a lot less often than every season! So, take good care of your water to avoid having to do a full drain more often than you should.

Never Overfill Your Pool

A lot of pool owners regularly overfill their pools. This wastes water and is also not good for the pool and its health.

Pool water should only reach to about halfway up on the skimmer opening. Getting to this level and no higher will avoid wasted water and ensure proper cleaning and proper functioning of the skimmer.

Cover Your Pool

One final tip to follow is to cover your pool when not in use.

That simple cover can keep water from evaporating as quickly, which means you have to “top off” your pool less often.

Conserving water is possible, even for pool owners. Just follow these tips carefully, and you’ll be surprised at how much water (and money!) you’ll save.