Swimming Pool Water Conservation
Updated April 2023
With summer fast approaching, many of us are looking forward to spending long hours lounging around the pool. While swimming pools are a great source of entertainment and relaxation, they can also be a significant source of water waste if not properly managed.
It’s estimated that a typical pool can lose up to 25,000 gallons of water per year due to evaporation, splashing, and leaks.
In this blog, we’ll outline some simple yet effective strategies that can help you conserve water around your pool and yard, reduce your water bill, and make a positive impact on the environment.
So, whether you’re a pool owner or planning to install one, read on to learn more about how you can be a responsible water user and enjoy your pool at the same time.
Repair any leaks in your pool.
Even a small leak in either equipment or the structural shell can cause substantial water loss. Just 1 ½ inches a day in a 15×30 pool wastes approximately 150,000 gallons a year!
Buy and use a pool cover.
A pool cover is the single best water conservation device because it prevents evaporation. Covers reduce water loss due to normal evaporation.
Clean your pool filter.
If possible, manually clean your pool filter. You’ll do a more thorough job and use much less water. The average backwash uses between 300 and 1000 gallons of water- without completely cleaning your filter.
Prohibit excessive diving, splashing, and water fights.
While it may be fun and entertaining, boisterous play can cause large amounts of water loss from “splash-out.” To conserve pool water, limit this type of activity in your pool as much as possible.
Control pool filter cycles and chemical use.
Use the least possible filtration time and test/treat chemicals frequently.
Maintain your pool regularly.
Regular care will keep the pool cleaner and will avoid the need to drain and refill it to correct conditions caused by neglect.
Reduce heater temperature.
If you have a heater, reduce the pool heater temperature because warmer water evaporates more quickly.
Watch your pool when filling.
Keep an eye on the water level when filling the pool. Forgetting to shut off the water can cause costly waste. Automatic fill systems can help avoid overfill problems.
Sweep instead of hosing off.
Sweep decks, patios, driveways, and sidewalks instead of hosing off to conserve water usage throughout the summer months.
