Page 4 - PGA Community News - July '23

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Northern Notes

Draining Swimming Pools reason is cleaning, Please consult your pool supply company for further
water changes, or information.
By Katie Roundtree, just lowering water 3) Test the water before discharging to ensure that the
Director of Finance and levels, pool draining chlorine levels are safe. Also ensure that the pH levels are
Administration, Northern is a common activity. normal (6.5 to 7.8).
Palm Beach County Disposal of pool 4) Drain the pool slowly over a large pervious area,
Improvement District water into a storm such as your lawn, before letting the water drain into
(NPBCID) drain is harmful to a storm drain. The water will filter slowly and evenly
If you live in South the environment. through the soil. Control the rate of discharge across
Florida, odds are you have Pool water enters your property to avoid erosion and nuisance conditions
a swimming pool. One of the storm drain for neighboring properties. Nuisance conditions such as
the reasons we live here system untreated the creation of odors, mosquito breeding conditions, or
is the great climate where and may contain chemicals that can harm canals, ponds, flooding can occur when water is ponded for a prolonged
you can enjoy swimming lakes and wetlands, as well as the wildlife living in and period.
year-round. If you have a pool, it is also critical that you around them. Chlorine, bromine, algaecides, biocides, 5) If your pool contains algae or other organic matter
maintain the structure and treat the water to keep you and water conditioners, stabilizers, and other chemicals in (a black film), collect the algae and dispose of it in your
your family healthy and safe. From time to time, it may pool water are toxic to fish and other aquatic life. normal trash. Decaying organic matter lowers the oxygen
be necessary to drain your pool for repairs. Whether the Here are some things to remember about draining content in the water and should not go into the storm drain
pools: or any wetland area.
1) Only drain your pool when absolutely necessary. Please keep in mind that there is a direct link between
Avoid draining/backwashing your pool during periods what we do around our home and the water quality of our
of drought and during significant rainfall events. Do not canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
drain your pool when watering restrictions are in place. NPDES tip: Dirt, oil, and debris that collect in parking
2) Leave the water in the pool for at least one week lots and paved areas can be washed into the storm sewer
without adding chlorine or other chemicals before system and eventually enter local waterbodies. Sweep up
draining. If you can’t wait that long, use a chlorine litter and debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking
neutralizing chemical found at most pool supply stores. lots, especially around storm drains.

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