- Limit the frequency of pool refilling
- Cover the pool
- The average uncovered pool loses one inch of water per week
- Covering the pool can save 95% of water lost to evaporation
- Conserves heat (which can save money for heating costs)
- Prevents accidents
- Reduces cleaning
- Lower the pool’s water to reduce losses from splashing
- It’s recommended to keep the water level one inch above the bottom of the tile
- Lower the pool temperature
- Reducing the temperature reduces water loss to evaporation, and is particularly important when the pool is not being used
- Backwash only when necessary
- Check regularly for cracks and leaks
- Keep the pool and filters clean to reduce frequency of filter backwashing
- Run filter backwash onto lawns and shrubs or collect for reuse
- Ensure that water is absorbed before it leaves your property and avoid allowing runoff to enter adjacent properties
- If acid has been used to clean the pool, the water should be neutralized
(SOURCE: Maryland Department of the
Environment)
