Many people are concerned about water conservation, using techniques such as installing water-saving showerheads and only running the dishwasher when it’s full. Some homeowners might love to schedule Residential Pool Construction in Queen Creek AZ but worry about the environmental impact. Conclusions from research should help them feel better about this choice.
An outdoor swimming pool that doesn’t have to be drained for the winter generally uses less water over several years than does watering a lawn. That’s especially true in dry climates and areas where drought is a problem.
Grass vs. Swimming Pools
The practice of watering yards in arid and semi-arid climates, and during long spells of dry weather in other places, has been a source of controversy for decades. Whether using regular lawn sprinklers or an irrigation system, keeping grass green demands a substantial amount of water.
Both an above-ground and an in-ground pool take up space that may have been covered with grass otherwise. With an area of concrete, stone or artificial turf around a pool built by a contractor like BlueWave Pools & Spas, even more space is taken away from grass.
Relevant Research
Research has found that a swimming pool in an arid climate uses less water than a lawn of the same size after the first year. In the first year, the pool uses significantly more water than a traditional lawn because filling it must be factored into the equation.
The one requirement is that the pool owners must prevent evaporation. Water usage is cut dramatically by adding a cover after Residential Pool Construction in Queen Creek AZ. In arid and semi-arid regions, pools with covers should use only about half of what it takes to water a lawn of the same size. Another option aside from a full-pool cover is a floating disk that covers most of the water area.
A Little Extra Effort
With a little extra effort involved with covering the pool, swimming pool owners can enjoy the fun of this backyard feature while feeling good about conserving water as much as possible. They also can feel better about the water bill, which goes down with every gallon saved.
