Are Natural Pools hard to maintain?
Compared with conventional pools, Natural Pools require far less maintenance, yet some gardening will be necessary to help maintain balance as the plants mature. It is suggested, with some designs, that the liner of the pool be vacuumed from time to time, and that water quality be tested periodically. Are Natural Pools warm? Yes, because the added surface area of the plant regeneration zone increases the over all passive solar collection for the pool. The circulation system draws warm water from the substrate of the shallow plant area and distributes it down to the deeper swimming area, where it rises up through the cooler water. When properly sited to receive the most solar gain, natural pools tend to warm up comfortably without additional heating equipment and operational costs. What about Algal Bloom? Depending on the source of the water that is added to your newly completed pool and the nitrate and phosphate levels present, there could be a potential for string algae to develop. Bu
