Chlorine Doesn’t Have To Be Part of Swimming
Chlorination is the standard way of keeping swimming pools free of bacteria, algae, and excessive turbidity. For a number of years, however,
Swimming Pools Don't Have To Smell Like Bleach
Here are some pool alternatives you might want to explore if you have or plan to have a home swimming pool.
1. Saltwater: A saltwater pool system uses sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep your pool clean. Chlorine is present, due to the off-gassing of the salt, but it’s far less than in a conventional chlorine pool.
2. Ionizer: An ionizer (so called) uses the mild antibacterial properties of copper and sometimes silver ions to keep your pool clean. Little if any chlorine has to be used.
3. UV/Ozonation: Ultraviolet can be used to keep bacteria down, or UV can also be used to generate ozone to disinfect the pool. A small amount of chlorine will probably be needed to provide a residual disinfectant.
4. Sonic cleaning: Using a machine that produces ultrasonic waves in the water, algae is destroyed at a cellular level.
5. Ecosystem: You can have a totally natural pool by using plants and a breathable bottom. According to MotherEarthNews.com, a pool can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
