Typically when thinking of a "green" pool, it's not a good thing but if you areconsidering being environmentally friendly, you can take steps to an eco-friendly pool. One way you can go green with your pool is to do away with using chlorine and moving toward a salt system even though saline systems typically bring chlorine into the water.
Here are some easy to incorporate tips to make your pool greener:
Performing routine maintenance on your pool will make it work more efficiently and make your equipment last longer.
Cover your pool. A pool cover prevents evaporation by up to 70% and will help keep your pools' temperature moderated and temperate.
Go down a few degrees. Lower the temperature of your pool a little, chances are you won't notice a difference and you can not only reduce your carbon footprint but save money on electricity costs.
Go salty: Salt water will still put some chlorine into the water but at a much lower level than cleaning your pool with chlorine tablets.
Run pumps and other pool equipment during off peak hours. You can save money and use less energy when you run your equipment when there is less demand on the power grid.
When you're looking for a pool maintenance company look for one that uses green practices. There are some pool companies that recycle and reuse the same water a process that saves both money and a valuable resourcewater.
Natural pools are a new trend in the US but are popular in Europe. These pools are built to achieve a balanced eco system that is similar to the waters of a lake. The pool incorporates rocks to help with filtering the water, plants to destroy algae and natural bacteria is added to keep the water clean and safe for swimming.
Even if you have had your pool for a while you can still make a change to a more natural, environmentally friendly pool. Do some online research and then make some phone calls to pool contractors in your area and see if they can help you go green.