Due to our specialization in pools and spas, we here at Sunset make it a top priority to be water efficient with our current drought situation.
Some people have a preconceived idea that pools and spas are a huge water waste, but we already debunked that myth. Now we want to share some ideas with our customers about how to cut back on water use and cut that water bill down as your water provider is demanding you to do.
It seems like pools and spas always get a bad reputation in regards to water consumption, but in truth they consume significantly less water than grass and most plants. You need to look at the total water consumption of a residential property. The first of three parts we will share our wisdom on is about pools and spas. Pool and spa water waste can also be greatly reduced through a few simple steps mentioned below.
Water Savings Tips for Pools & Spas
- Check for leaks
- You can check for leaks by performing a simple bucket test. Please check out this video I put together for you to gain more information on how to perform a bucket test.
- If you do find a leak feel, free to contact us at (562) 881-6000.
- Adjust your pool pump and filter backwash
- A variable speed pump can run at a lower speed for a longer period of time. This saves electricity and less agitation to the water surface thus less evaporation and less water loss.
- Overusing the backwash to clean your filter is a waste of water. You can clean your filter by hand or you may want to consider a newer filter that has greater capacity and less flow restriction that will require fewer cleanings and less electricity too.
- Use a pool cover
- We know what you’re thinking, “You want me to put an ugly pool cover on my pool?!” However, we want to assure you that there are non-ugly pool covers out there and you can find some at www.poolsupplies.com.
- Pool covers reduce evaporation by 90 to 95% and can save you up to 7,000 gallons a year.
Pool covers also reduce the need for chemicals, reduce algae growth, and conserve heat thus saving more money while also maintaining a more comfortable pool temperature.