Natural Swimming Pools

Chlorine Free Pools

They are pretty popular in parts of Europe, but haven't caught on much in America. For most Americans, they have a definite idea of what a swimming should and should not be.

However, before you flip to another page, you may want to read about what our neighbors across the ocean are doing for their swimming pool enjoyment.

What Is A Natural Swimming Pool?

These nature ponds have all of nature's goodness, without any side-effects. Simply put, nature is put to work to produce a clean, clear, chemical free and chlorine free swimming pool.

Many people who own these swimming pools (or natural swimming ponds, as they are called) say they feel more refreshed, have noburning eyes, and no chemical odor. There's also the benefit of not having to add and store chemicals which is similar to a pool ionizer for a normal chlorine pool.

Many people have taken to ponds as a holistic life-style. It becomes the centerpiece of your own backyard paradise or a retreat whenever your in the mood.

As more people are becoming sensitive to swimming pool chlorine and chloramines (a by-product of chlorine and swimmer waste found in swimming pools) they are opting for new and innovative chlorine free swimming pool systems where they don't need to worry about residual chlorine demand.

As with regular chlorine pools, these natural swimming pools can come in virtually any shape and size that you want.

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How It Works

Basically, you have an entire eco-system working in your yard. The main goal is to create a balanced, self-contained, self-cleaning water environment. To begin with you:

1. Start with a large hole, just like a normal swimming pool, and then add the liner. Normally the liners are either heavy-duty rubber or reinforced polyethylene
2. Establish a swimming zone
3. Filter zone(s)s or normally called “regeneration” zone(s)
4. Add skimmers
5. Water pump, plumbing, and filters to constantly turn the water over for proper circulation and filtration
6. Add a UV water sterilizer
7. Aeration system
8. Eco-plants and a large amount of bacteria to get the system rolling along

If you want your natural swimming pond filled a bit faster you can call your local pool water delivery business.

Now if you're an impatient person, you may not like the next part:

How much time is debatable.

As things in nature can and will change, so will these pools. A normal pool is pretty easy to estimate the time for swimming, but with a chlorine free swimming pool, well, not so much.

No two ponds are the same and the swimming pool chemistry is constantly changing.

A natural pond may cost about the same or slightly higher than regular conventional swimming pools depending on landscaping and any extras you may want.

What About The Algae?

Yes, as with regular swimming pools, you're going to have algae issues that may pop up every now and again with a natural swimming pool. This system works like a natural pond and the water conditions will go up and down. Most natural swimming pools will have some level of algae growth, but using a good builder with a well designed system can keep the algae down to a minimum.

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As always, with any body of water there is no substitute for swimming safety. Whether you think a natural pond is right for you and your family or if you want to go the more conventional route, a quality built chlorine free natural swimming pool is pretty cool.

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