Simple Tips for Conserving Pool Water

It’s no secret that having a swimming pool means using a lot of water. However, if you’re worried about the size of your carbon footprint, your water costs, or both, you’ll be glad to know that it is possible to use less water and still enjoy your pool. All you have to do is follow a few simple tips!

Stop the Splashing

Splashing may seem like harmless fun, but it’s actually an easy way to waste quite a bit of water. When kids cannonball into the pool, have splash fights, or, even worse yet, fill up and dump sand pails full of water, you’re basically fast-forwarding to having to refill or “top off” your pool. Let your kids and guests have fun, but, when necessary, remind them that splashing really isn’t smart.

Cover Up

Another “pool rule” to follow is to always have a cover on your pool whenever it’s not in use. Believe it or not, simply installing a cover and using it regularly can keep a lot of water from evaporating. Some reports estimate that it can even curb water evaporation by about 90%!

Don’t Fill Too Full

Always remember that you are in control of how much water you use in your pool! Thus, be conservative with it. While many people do fill their pools to the absolute top, that’s not really necessary or recommended. Instead, aim to fill only to the midpoint of the skimmer. You’ll lose less water that way and will also use less right from the get-go!

Don’t Do a Full Drain

Finally, remember that it’s rarely necessary to completely drain your pool—even in the winter months, unless you’re at real risk of the water freezing. Most pool repairs and maintenance can be completed without a full drain. Thus, take care that you never fully drain your pool unless you absolutely have to.

The Bottom Line

Yes, at the end of the day, pools are made up of water. You can’t help wasting some of it. However, you can greatly reduce that waste just by being willing to take a few extra precautions here and there.