Draining and refilling your pool can vary in price, depending on the size of the pool and the water source you’ll be using. However, aside from the possible high cost, refilling your pool takes time and can be a real hassle or dangerous.
It’s already evident that recycling your pool water is the better choice, but how often should you do it? And should you hire a Puripool Service Provider to do it for you?
Here, you can read about the signs that say it’s time to recycle the pool water and all other necessary details.
SIGNS IT’S TIME TO RECYCLE THE POOL WATER
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you need to recycle pool water. However, there are some sure-fire signs the water in your pool is due for recycling:
- High levels of Calcium Hardness
- High levels of Cyanuric Acid (CYA)
- High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
- High levels of phosphates and nitrates
- Presence of bacteria, algae, viruses, and waterborne diseases.
Testing your pool water regularly can help you determine whether your pool contains harmful amounts of any of the abovementioned components. You can conduct these tests yourself. If you see any numbers above the recommended amount, you can be sure that your pool water needs to undergo a recycling treatment.
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-RECYCLED POOL WATER
To understand the importance of pool water recycling, you need to know the consequences of postponing or avoiding the recycling process. Some of the most concerning side effects of stale water you could face are:
- Infections: Eye and ear infections are the most common side effects of dirty pool water.
- Skin irritations: Rash and irritation of the skin often result from contaminated pools.
- Bacterial diseases: Pools with non-recycled water are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, which can cause serious bacterial diseases
- Poisoning: Much like food, ingesting contaminated water can lead to poisoning, which can be especially harmful to small children.
WATER RECYCLING FREQUENCY
It is generally recommended that pool water be recycled once every two years, even if it doesn’t contain any harmful components. However, you might be due for water recycling more frequently than that.
The period between two recycling can depend on various factors, such as the pool’s surroundings, whether you have a pool cover, how often you use your pool, and how regularly you clean it.
Regardless of the circumstances, it’s a good idea to do it at a minimum of at least once a year. The climate in the Southwest U.S. contributes to the quick spread of various bacteria and the rising levels of many substances, so you should be cautious not to let this affect your pool.
PURE WATER INDUSTRIES – THE LEADER IN PURE WATER FOR YOUR SWIMMING POOLS
If you are convinced that your pool will benefit from water recycling, it’s time you reach out to one of our Service Providers. Our team of experts can advise you on the best practices when it comes to pool recycling, but we offer other services as well.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us today!
If you’re curious about how the process works, please check out this great video!
Looking to clear up my TDS (2600) CYA (166) and CH (431) in my 7500 gal in ground pool. Would like to confirm pricing and availability. I’m located in NE Austin (78724)