Most people enjoy swimming and with the summer in the full bloom, it does seem like the best way to cool off. However, spending too much time in the pools filled with harsh chemicals, of which chlorine is the most known one, takes its toll on one’s skin and hair.
Moreover, latest studies have found that chlorine exposure (either by inhalation or swallowing) is the cause of the increased number of asthma cases in children and young adults. So if you’re worried about the effects toxic chemicals in pool water have on your health but are not into swimming in bacteria infested waters, natural pools may be an option for you.
Natural pools have been known and popular in Europe for a number of years now and are an eco-friendly and beautiful alternative to the chlorine-filled conventional pools. The water in them is crystal clear and, most importantly, clean to the point that it can be safely drank, claim the designers (e.g. Whole Water Systems, LLC). They require no chemical cleaning since the principle upon which such pools are created incorporates various plants to create self-cleaning mini eco-systems. What is quite interesting about natural pools is that they have a much lower maintenance costs and the installation costs are nearly the same as the conventional pool.
If natural pools are not you cup of tea and you still like the feel of the conventional pool but are concerned about the toxic chemicals, there may be a way out. There are a few new methods of cleaning the pool water without resorting to chemical treatments. These include an alternative pool system that pumps the water through a chamber containing coated titanium plates and copper and zinc ions or ozone injectors that reduce the need for chlorine up to 90%. Some pool cleaning systems combine ozone with copper and silver ions while others use a simple method of adding salt to the water. This last method has its disadvantages since the presence of salt may lead to the formation of chlorine in the water.
Whichever one of these systems you choose, it is definitely a more eco-friendly solution to the conventional swimming pools filled with harsh chemicals. And luckily, the industry is growing thus providing the customers with an increasing number of green solutions without stripping them of the numerous conveniences.
