A dive into natural pools
A dive into natural pools
(and how you can use one to save $30k on stormwater detention)
Natural pools use a combination of plants, algae, sun and soil to keep pool water clean and safe.
Disinfection by natural ultraviolet light
Pool can be topped up from roof rainwater
Pool and overflow to stormwater
Biofilter regneration zone takes up nitrogen and phosphorous
Biofilter is about 30% of the volume of the swim zone
No ongoing chlorine or filter costs
On site stormwater detention built into pool - savings on tanks offsets extra cost for natural pool
Public natural pools are common in the US and Europe but regulation has precluded their use in Australia so far
Natural pools like these ones built by Julien Roy’s team at Landform.com.au have a build budget about 30% more than a conventional pool. But they offer significant long term savings.