What You Need to Know About Installing a Natural Swimming Pool

Even though you intended to spend many evenings during the summer relaxing or swimming at the pool, your busy schedule kept you from hitting the swimming center as frequently as you'd like. If you want to ensure your family always has access to a swimming pool, you should consider installing a natural swimming pool at your own home.

A natural swimming pool differs from a conventional swimming pool in that the design is intended to resemble a body of water that you would find in nature, like a lake or bond. It's also self-sustaining, much like a natural body of water. Here's what you need to know about installing a natural swimming pool.

You Have Numerous Options for the Style of Your Pool

One of the benefits of a natural swimming pool is that you can fully customize the look of the pool so that it perfectly suits your aesthetics. Perhaps you prefer a pool surrounded by large boulders and lovely rock formations, or maybe you envision a swimming space with lots of greenery and flowers.

You also have control over the size and shape of your pool. There's no need to stick with a standard shape, like the traditional kidney bean or rectangular swimming pool. Instead, you can incorporate curves and twists into the design of your pool so that it meets your vision for a swimming haven. 

Natural Swimming Pools Don't Use Chemicals to Clean the Water

Another distinct feature of natural swimming pools is that you don't have to add chemicals (like chlorine and PH adjuster) to keep your swimming space suitable for swimming. Instead, your natural swimming pool will use organic components to filter and clean the water. 

When you install your pool, the contractor will construct a regeneration zone in close proximity to the pool. The water from your pool will flow from the regeneration zone; the water from the regeneration zone is cleaned via a gravel filter or plants. Aquatic plants are just as capable of providing clean water as aquatic chemicals.

The only thing you need to do to keep your pool looking its best is to regularly clean any debris from the water. You can do this using a standard water skimmer or pool vacuum.

You'll Need More Land for a Natural Swimming Pool

Since a natural swimming pool does require a regeneration zone to keep the water clean, you'll need to devote more land to your swimming space. Make sure that you take into account the space and funds required for the regeneration zone when deciding important details about your pool, like your budget for the swimming space, where you want the pool, and how large you want the pool to be. Contact services like Pacific AquaScapes if you need help determining size, budget, and features.