We all know having a pool in your backyard has its benefits, such as increasing the value of your home and providing a constant source of fun in your yard. It is great to have a pool in your house, as it comes with so many benefits. However, people who care about the environment will beg to differ. That is because most pools rely on chemicals to function and reduce and kill any bacteria. But even though they are beneficial for your pool, all the chemicals are bad for the environment. Some of them can even be harmful to humans. But there are still ways you can have a pool and not poison the environment.
Automate Your Pool Operations
One of the simplest ways to make your pool eco-friendlier is to get an automated pool system. With an automated pool system, you will be able to do everything from your phone, and it will allow you to be more environmentally friendly.
Upgrade To LED Lights
Another simple thing that you can do that will make your backyard pool more eco-friendly is installing LED lights. That will save you up to 80 per cent on your bills, and they will last twice as long as your standard incandescent lights. Making the switch to more energy-efficient bulbs will make a big difference in both the environment and your power bill.
Pick A Darker Finish
A great and simple pool remodel that will make it environmentally friendly is simply picking a darker finish. Choosing a darker finish for your pool will absorb the sun rays, and it will make it warm almost always. It will keep the pool heating costs down. On top of that, there are so many different colours that you can choose from, which are ideal for light absorption. When it comes to this job, make sure that you consult with someone who does professional pool renovations.
Improve Your Plumbing
If you don’t have the right pipes, or if you have a lot of thigh corners, your pool can have a lot of bacteria, dirt and some gross debris. That will be the case, especially when you aren’t using the pool during winter. If you have inadequate plumbing, make sure that you renovate your pool by investing in ones that are right for it. It will help you use fewer cleaning chemicals.
Consider Using Solar
One of the most eco things that you can use to improve your pool is installing solar heaters or even solar covers. That will make it more energy-efficient. Therefore, it will be more eco-friendly. By utilizing the power of the sun, you will heat your pool without making your power bill through the roof. Also, you won’t be creating carbon emissions.
Install Larger Filters
If you want to give your pool help with pumping, install larger filters with a bigger surface through which water can flow better. Installing larger filters will extend the life of your pump and lower the overall energy consumption.
Don’t Forget About Your Landscaping
Something that not a lot of people know is that landscaping plays a big part in how environmentally friendly your pool is. Choose low-maintenance plants that are native to your area to reduce water evaporation. It will, therefore, lessen the event consumption.
Renovate with a Salt Water Generator
Possibly one of the easiest renovations that you can make in your pool is adding the saltwater generator. Sadly, not a lot of people know about this amazing thing. A salt generator will use 99 per cent pure salt and water to make the calorie bubbles. It will make your pool nice and clean, which will eliminate the need for the horrible choline. On top of that, it will make your skin silky smooth and healthy. A saltwater generator requires minimal maintenance, and it will save you from doing the worst task, which is mixing chlorine.
As you can see, there are many different ways you can renovate your pool to make it more environmentally friendly and healthier for you and your family to swim in.
Author bio:
Alison Pearson is an interior design student. She is a writer and designer, and her ultimate passion is art and architecture. She is also a bibliophile and her favourite book is “The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner. Follow her on Twitter.
