The natural pool trend began several decades ago in Europe. Natural pools along with saltwater pools, are fast becoming a popular alternative. NSP's as opposed to standard rectangular, chlorine-filled swimming pools, have gradually gained favor in the United States, Australia, and other sun-drenched and warm-climated regions since then.
What Are Natural Pools?
Many folks wonder, what is a natural pool? An NSP is frequently created to resemble other bodies of water, such as pools, ponds, or lakes. Along with rocks, waterfalls, and boulders, they can have irregular shapes.
Naturally, not every pool with genuine rock features that is designed to look like a natural body of water is actually a natural pool. Natural swimming pools or ponds (NSPs), unlike most sparkling blue pools, are filtered biologically rather than chemically.
Nearby, a regeneration zone of plants clean the water. This is similar to how aquatic plants clean ponds in nature, and it produces a pool that is just as clean as one with chemically filtered water. The natural pool has it's own little ecosystem that evolves over time, and animals and insects are frequently drawn to the zone (but not to the pool, thankfully—it lacks the environment they seek).
These organic ponds are becoming increasingly popular across the United States, but there are some pros and cons to natural pools you should consider before opting for a natural rather than a conventional pool.
Pros
- Less expensive year after year
- Traditional pools are less adaptable and flexible in design.
- Maintenance is reduced.
- Work in all types of weather
- Better for the environment
Cons
- Costs to build a natural pool
- are higher at the start.
- It necessitates additional space.
- It might not appear as clear and blue as a traditional pool.
- It must be constructed by a
pool contractor who is knowledgeable with natural pools, which may be tough to come by.
It should be important to note that it's definitely more expensive to build a natural pool than it is to build a regular pool. Even converting a regular pool into a natural pool can be costly. This is certainly a project more suited for eco-conscious homeowners who are looking for a chemical-free solution than for those looking to save a few bucks on pool chemicals.