Can I fill my pool? Can I build a pool? What are the rules in my area for pools?
Pool-filling and even pool building has become hot topic of conversation in California these days. Many local authorities are looking for ways to meet Gov. Jerry Brown's mandate for everyone to make significant cutbacks in thier residential water use.
So many people have gotten into the conversation, I thought why not join in! Haha!
- The California Pool and Spa Association is promoting a campaign called Let's Pool Together and is lobbying water districts to quash proposed bans on filling pools and spas. Great name, eh?
- AOL Real Estate says, "PK Data reports that the average cost of a residential in-ground swimming pool was $39,084 last year." in an article called "The True Costs of Owning a Pool" by Susan Johnston.
But really, what does any of this mean to me or someone with a pool in my area... or someone thinking of buying a home with a pool... or someone thinking of putting in a pool? Honestly, not a whole lot.
Each water district has their own rules and guidelines. So really, you need to know what is going on in your specific area. For example near me, the City of Roseville requires covers for all NEW pools and spas as of May 16th. Really? Only new pools and spas? That doesn't sound like a huge water savings does it? Well, some sources are reporting that a solar pool cover can cut water evaporation by 50-90%. But wait... Why not require all pools to have them then? Anyway, that is just about it as far as new rules that are published for my area and I can easily find. I was able to find lots of thoughts on the matter, but little facts for my area.
That said, Placer County and Sacramento county both still allow new pools to be built. They still allow pool owners to fill their pools too. Keep an eye out though. As the drought continues in California, so will the conversation regarding the water in our pools!
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