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To learn more, please visit www.PeggyAdams.org.
About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is a nonprofit
organization that provides critical services to more Draining Swimming Pools
than 35,000 animals each year and collaborates with
local area rescues to expand the lifesaving work in
Palm Beach County. By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration,
The mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (NPBCID)
League is to provide shelter to lost, homeless, and
unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and If you live in South 3) Test the water
other medical services for companion animals, Florida, odds are you have before discharging
and to care for, protect, and find quality homes a swimming pool. One of to ensure that the
for homeless and neglected companion animals, to the reasons we live here is chlorine levels are
advocate animal welfare, community involvement, the great climate where you safe. Also ensure
and education to further the bond between people can enjoy swimming year- that the pH levels are
and animals. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League round. If you have a pool, normal (6.5 to 7.8).
has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s it is also critical that you 4) Drain the
largest independent charity navigator. Peggy maintain the structure and pool slowly over a
Adams is an independent nonprofit animal rescue treat the water to keep you large pervious area,
organization operating continuously since 1925. and your family healthy and such as your lawn,
For more information and to donate, please visit safe. From time to time, it before letting the
PeggyAdams.org. may be necessary to drain your pool for repairs. Whether water drain into a storm drain. The water will filter
the reason is cleaning, water changes, or just lowering slowly and evenly through the soil. Control the rate
water levels, pool draining is a common activity. of discharge across your property to avoid erosion and
Disposal of pool water into a storm drain is harmful nuisance conditions for neighboring properties. Nuisance
to the environment. Pool water enters the storm drain conditions such as the creation of odors, mosquito
system untreated and may contain chemicals that can breeding conditions, or flooding can occur when water
harm canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands, as well as the is ponded for a prolonged period.
wildlife living in and around them. Chlorine, bromine, 5) If your pool contains algae or other organic matter
algaecides, biocides, water conditioners, stabilizers, and (a black film), collect the algae and dispose of it in your
other chemicals in pool water are toxic to fish and other normal trash. Decaying organic matter lowers the oxygen
aquatic life. content in the water and should not go into the storm drain
Here are some things to remember about draining 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 of what we do around our home and the water quality of our
drought and during significant rainfall events. Do not drain canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
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.
Please consult your pool supply company for further
information.
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