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With the water restrictions that began earlier this week on Monday, August 5, you may have questions about how that works if you’re a swimming pool owner. We have some info and tips in this article on ways to reduce water usage as a pool owner!

Ways to Reduce Water Usage

1. Don’t backwash your pool unless it’s absolutely necessary. Sometimes, people backwash their pools more than they really need to. You want to backwash only long enough for your water to run clean. In addition, you can use your backwash water for your plants and grass. Generally speaking, the chlorine levels in a pool that is carefully cared for aren’t enough to harm plants.
2. Check for pool leaks. If you have a leak, you will find that your pool loses large amounts of water that you need to refill. If you notice your pool is losing a lot of water, use a grease pencil to mark the water level. A day later, compare the current level to what you marked. If there is about an inch difference, call us!
3. Cover your pool with your automatic cover when it’s not in use. When it’s really hot, your pool can lose several feet of water due to evaporation. By covering your pool, you minimize this loss of water.
4. You can also use a solar cover to reduce evaporation.
5. Use BioGuard Smart Shield. This amazing product is a long-lasting formula that forms an ultra-thin, invisible layer on the pool surface of your swimming pool that reduces evaporation to conserve pool water and preserve water temperatures.

Final Thoughts on Swimming Pools

Your backyard pool is the perfect spot to cool off in the heat of summer, and that takes a lot of water. However, you can work within the City of Wichita’s drought plan and conserve water.

Do note, though, that if your water drops below your pool skimmer, you still need to top it off. Try and do this on your scheduled watering day. If you don’t, you will damage your pool equipment.

If you have any questions, please let us know!