5 Water Saving Tips for Your Pool in the Midst of Drought

            With the California drought reaching severe levels of dryness, it certainly cannot be ignored, especially in the hot regions of San Diego. While we are big proponents of staying cooled off in the pool, we are also big on conserving water, especially in times of drought. Whether you’re in La Jolla, Hillcrest or Chula Vista, pool services will advocate for water conservation. Here are some tips to follow when saving water:

1.     Use a pool cover. This will prevent hasty water evaporation and reduce heating bills by preventing nightly heating loss. In Chula Vista, pool services are mostly equipped to serve you with a selection of pool covers to choose from.

2.     If you do in fact use a pool heater, reduce the temperature; the warmer the water is, the faster it will evaporate. It’s already hot enough in San Diego anyway!

3.     Shut down or turn off any unnecessary waterfalls and fountains. The display loses significantly larger amounts of water due the aeration compared to just evaporation. 

4.     When filling your pool, keep an eye on the water level. Forgetting to turn off the water is a costly way to waste water, especially in drought seasons. If you hire in Chula Vista, pool services will be sure to fill your pool to the proper levels without wasting excess water.

5.     Manually clean your filter. You will do a more thorough job and end up wasting much less water. The average backwash uses anywhere from 250 to 1,000 gallons of water—without even completely cleaning your filter! If you need to find experts to clean your filters in Chula Vista, pool services are also equipped to do so.

If your county is restricting owners from adding water to their pools, the water can still be reused. You can dilute the chlorine levels in your water to feed your plants—the levels are safe enough to water the plants. San Diego is currently designated as a region facing severe drought. If you’re in Chula Vista, pool services can advise the best way to conserve water based on your pool use and preferences. For more information, please visit www.eastlakepools.com. Save the H20!

Gross Things You May Find in Your Pool

Hundreds of things are bound to get caught in your pool over time no matter where you live; however, pool services in Chula Vista may be in for a surprise if residents find themselves eating near the pool. Chula Vista, so close to border, is known for their fabulous selection of delicious tacos—namely Tacos El Gordo. Among other usual pool dwellers like dirt, urine and fecal matter, food scrapss such as tacos may pose a larger threat than we may think.

Should leftover taco scraps accidentally fall into the pool, if not taken care of in a timely manner, pool services in Chula Vista will have to be summoned in order to clean up the mess. Old meats and dairy products can fester when in pool waters, amassing bacteria and unwanted filth.

Aside from food scraps, fecal matter and urine in the pool can also cause great harm to swimmers, especially if even an ounce of pool water is accidentally consumed. The bacteria found in fecal matter can cause severe diarrhea and an upset stomach. To get rid of them, pool services are your best bet.

With the drought in California creeping over our lifestyles, dust has been up in the air more than usual due to a lack of moisture in the ground. With dust blowing all over the place, your swimming pool may be catching more of it than you think. Pool services in Chula Vista are sure to have the tools necessary to clean it up.

Lots of creepies and crawlies will always be lurking in your pool, but consistent maintenance can ensure that you and your family can stay safe while having fun in the water. For more information, visit www.eastlakepools.com.