We all know that water is a scarce resource. Though almost 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in
water, less than 1% of it is potable, which means that we must be careful and learn to use it
responsibly.
Lack of water may become a problem in many geographic areas. Administrations, worried about
guaranteeing the supply for the population, may limit the use of potable water in various
applications. Water for leisure activities, agricultural irrigation and other sectors may all be
affected.
In Spain, FAPS (the Spanish federation of equipment manufacturers and builders of pools,
saunas and spas) is publishing documentation with advice and recommendations so that we do not have
to give up the use of pools in the summer. It is a useful manual of good practices for both
citizens with pools and their manufacturers.
Some water-saving tips for pools are: using a pool cover and keeping the pool water cold to
reduce water evaporation, keeping the pool and filters clean , collecting water of filter
backwashing in a tank for its reuse, maintaining proper chemical levels and adequate circulation
time, and reduce the loss of water for use (basically due to splashing and the water lost when
going into/out of the pool). It is important to know that if you maintain the pool water in good
conditions all year long, you will not need to ever drain it.
As a company dedicated to the development of sustainable solutions for the conservation,
handling, treatment and enjoyment of water, Fluidra supports the FAPS initiative with the desire to
make owners, users and professionals of the sector aware so they are careful with their use of this
most precious resource.
Find FAPS advices and recommendations in Spanish language in its
leaflet or
throughout its website:
http://www.faps.es