5 Ways to Conserve Water

We all know you LOVE the water so in honor of Earth Day, we have complied a list of tips to help you conserve water. Whether you are a facility owner, lifeguard, swimmer, or just like to swim for recreation- do your best to do your part!

An 18' x 36' pool loses about 1 inch of water per week which adds up to 7,000 gallons each year!

1. Avoid games that involve splashing water. This is quite the task as kids love to play games and splash one another, but just do your best!
2. Be sure to keep the water level low. This not only reduces water use in general, but it also refrains from excess water loss from excessive splashing. It's recommended to keep the water level at about 1 inch above the bottom of the pool tile.
3. Use a pool heater. Once it hits the warmer summer months, be sure to reduce the temperature. This will significantly reduce water loss due to evaporation.
4. Use shrubbery. To really cut down on evaporation, place shrubs and other plants around the pool area. These not only add privacy, but also block the wind which reduces wind evaporation.
5. Cover your pool. Covering your pool when it’s not in use can also diminish evaporation especially during the nighttime hours.