The question of whether a pool can be truly eco-friendly is complex. According to several studies, the construction and maintenance of a pool generates significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and requires a large amount of water. Moreover, the chemicals commonly used for maintenance, such as chlorine and cyanuric acid, are not entirely environmentally friendly. However, it is possible to make your pool less polluting by choosing quality water treatment products and by investing in equipments that use less energy.
What is the ecological impact?
When we think about the ecological aspect (or lack of) of a pool, we inevitably come across the term ecological impact. The latter is defined as the measurement of the quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by any living or material entity.
This measure is very important and interesting, because if you know the size of your carbon footprint, you will know how to act in order to reduce it. You will reduce your impact on the environment and on your wallet.
As for the pool, you have to keep in mind that the electrical consumption plays a 50% role in its global ecological impact. The waster rejected by the pool, the maintenance products for the pools, contribute up to 45% of it. It is therefore interesting to regulate the ecological impact and the carbon footprint of your pool, because its consumption directly impacts your electricity consumption and bills.
There are however solutions to make a pool more environmentally friendly. For example, the creation of a natural pool can be an interesting choice. These pools are divided into four zones and their purification is done naturally. Moreover, it is possible to transform a traditional pool into an ecological pool by adding lagooning zones.
Traditional pools can also be equipped with water treatment systems that are less aggressive than the usual chlorine and chemical products. These systems use techniques such as sand filtration, UV light or ionization to purify the water. Although these systems are less environmentally friendly than natural pools, they still reduce the environmental impact of traditional pools.
Traditional pools can also be equipped with water treatment systems that are less aggressive than the usual chlorine and chemical products. These systems use techniques such as sand filtration, UV light or ionization to purify the water. Although these systems are less environmentally friendly than natural pools, they still reduce the environmental impact of traditional pools.
How is it possible to have an eco-friendly pool ?
It is important to note that no matter what solution you choose, a pool will always generate CO2 emissions. The Federation of Pool Professionals has measured the real impact of a pool on the environment and confirmed that CO2 emissions are inevitable. However, by opting for more environmentally friendly solutions, it is possible to minimize this impact.
Swimming pools are often considered to be energy-consuming and environmentally unfriendly equipment, but there are several ways to reduce their environmental impact. Here are some tips on how to do this:
- Use a salt chlorinator to convert salt into natural chlorine and caustic soda, which disinfects your pool water in a more environmentally friendly way.
These water treatment methods are less toxic to the environment than chlorine and produce fewer toxic by-products.
- Optimize your pool's hydraulic system
Reducing the length of pipes, increasing the diameter of pipes and choosing larger, 45° angled elbow pipes, can reduce your pool's energy consumption by up to 40%.
- Use a heat pump to heat your pool
Heat pumps use less energy than traditional heating systems. Mazda Pool heat pumps are both efficient and environmentalmy friendly, using R32 gas which has 75% less impact on the environment than other refrigerants.
In addition to being environmentally friendly, R32 gas also provides better thermal performance.
- Use an isothermal blanket to reduce water evaporation and therefore water and treatment product consumption.
You will preserve your energy resources and reduce the cost of your pool heating.
- Avoir unnecessary water changes
When you change the water of your pool, reuse the water for your garden !
- Consider using more environmentally friendly cleaning products for your pool.
By following these tips, you can reduce the ecological impact of your pool and still enjoys its coolness on hot summer days !
In conclusion, although a pool is not considered an environmentally friendly piece of equipment, there are solutions to make its construction and maintenance more environmentally friendly. By choosing options such as natural pools, adding lagooning areas, or opting for more eco-friendly pool equipments, it is possible to minimize the environmental impact while enjoying a pool at home.
