Are you looking for ways to reduce water waste when performing pool maintenance? The following tips can help.
Water conservation is a concern for many pool owners. They understand that having a pool increases their water consumption, so they want to find as many ways as possible to be responsible where they can. One of the best places to strategize water conservation is during pool maintenance.
There are several practical strategies for conserving water when servicing your pool, including:
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Reducing evaporation
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Keeping your pool in good repair
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Reusing water when cleaning
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Ensuring your pool is as efficient as possible
If you’re looking for ways to conserve water during pool maintenance so you don't have to be concerned about water waste when you’re enjoying your pool, read on for detailed tips.
What to Know About Pool Water Waste
Most pool owners are aware that water waste is a necessary downside to owning a pool. The good news is that there are things you can do to reduce waste overall, especially during maintenance, so you don’t need to worry as much about wasting water when you’re enjoying your pool.
Some of the most common water waste culprits include:
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Evaporation
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Splashing
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Leaks
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Improper maintenance
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Overfilling
In most cases, addressing these issues will have a significant impact on the conservation without drastically altering your enjoyment of your pool. Often, minor tweaks to your current maintenance routine are enough to notice a substantial difference in your water use.
And since water waste affects both the environment and your water bill, finding ways to cut back on it makes owning a pool more environmentally sustainable and easier on your wallet.
Preventing Evaporation
There are several ways you can reduce the evaporation of water. One of the easiest is to invest in a pool cover. There are both automatic and manual pool covers, so it’s easy to balance cost and effort, depending on your priority. We love the Blue Solar Blanket Cover that also offers natural heating capabilities.
Other ways to reduce evaporation of water from your pool include:
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Reducing the pool temperature – the hotter the temp, the faster evaporation occurs
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Add landscaping windbreaks that cut down on the wind that flows over your pool’s surface
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Add coverage that doesn’t interfere with pool use, such as umbrellas or trees
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Choose evaporation-reducing designs if you are installing a new pool
Maintenance
Keeping your pool well-maintained ensures that it’s as efficient as possible when it comes to conserving water. Regular upkeep also helps extend the life of your pool system and saves money over time. Your pool maintenance priorities should include:
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Checking for leaks and repairing them as soon as they're detected
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Monitoring and maintaining the water level to avoid overfilling
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Keeping filters and equipment in good shape
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Minimizing backwashing
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Installing new filters when needed
Reusing Water
Reusing pool water when cleaning your pool is a great way to get the most out of your water supply. To do this:
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Recycle backwash water when possible
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Use vacuums and skimmers efficiently (we like the Polaris Vac-Sweep 280 [F5B])
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Collecting rainwater for refilling (if your neighbourhood allows for this)
Making Upgrades with Conservation in Mind
As much as you might like your pool to be “set it and forget it,” eventually you’ll need to replace or upgrade equipment. When doing so, it’s a good idea to keep water conservation in mind and invest in the options that offer the most water savings.
There are also several upgrades you can make that are specifically designed to enhance water conservation. For example:
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Cartridge filters (a good option is the Hayward Cartridge Filters [RCX70101PAK2])
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Pumps with timers
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Automatic water levellers
Water Conservation Doesn’t Need to Be a Chore
The good news is that water conservation can be enhanced without spending a lot of time or money. Pool Products Canada offers affordable tools and eco-friendly products, including things like efficient pool covers, leak detection kits, and modern filtration systems. All of these products help you reduce water waste.
Whether you're a new pool owner or upgrading an older system, small changes can make a big difference. If you’d like to discuss your conservation options, we can help. Contact us to learn what’s available for your pool.