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saltwater pools: COOL POOLS: 7 Quick Tips on Pool Efficiency - 07/05/10 06:11 PM

Conventional pools may not meet "green" standards but there are actions we can take to use our pools optimally to reduce energy and water consumption. Here are a few tips to reduce the carbon footprint of pools and save on energy bills:
1.  If installing a pool for the first time, use natural materials such a stone, especially regionally quarried, to leave less of a carbon footprint than concrete or vinyl.
2.  Install a pool cover - helps keep chemicals from polluting the atmosphere, maintains pool heat and saves on cleaning time. Using pool covers made of recyclable or organic … (2 comments)

saltwater pools: BELOVED FLORIDA POOLS: To Go Green or Maintain Chlorine? - 06/02/10 03:49 PM

In my ever-increasing quest for eco-friendly living in my home-paradise of Fort Lauderdale, I have been surfing the Internet for green-conscious alternatives to chlorine for keeping our personal lagoons pristine. Also, since luxury real estate buyers have expressed interest in eco-friendly pools, no longer just asking if the pool is heated but if it is a saltwater or non-chlorinated pool, my search becomes two-fold: Help save the atmosphere, our lungs, hair and skin, while enjoying this fabulous south Florida lifestyle.
Here is some of the information I have discovered from sites such as http://www.naturalswimmingpools.co.za/home.shtml, http://www.thedailygreen.com/ and several pool servicemen who … (2 comments)

 
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